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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,822.56, 1,453,242 and 337,735.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,822.56, 1,453,242 and 337,735.20 is: 506,605.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,822.56 : 1,453,242 = 337,735.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,822.56/1,453,242 = 337,735.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,822.56x = 1,453,242 × 337,735.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,822.56x = 490,810,977,518.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,810,977,518.40/968,822.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,605.64

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