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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,832.20, 1,452,781.74 and 337,732.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,832.20, 1,452,781.74 and 337,732.04 is: 506,435.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,832.20 : 1,452,781.74 = 337,732.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,832.20/1,452,781.74 = 337,732.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,832.20x = 1,452,781.74 × 337,732.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,832.20x = 490,650,940,724.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,650,940,724.95/968,832.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,435.42

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