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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,778.26, 1,458,150.28 and 332,867.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,778.26, 1,458,150.28 and 332,867.18 is: 498,952.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,778.26 : 1,458,150.28 = 332,867.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,778.26/1,458,150.28 = 332,867.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,778.26x = 1,458,150.28 × 332,867.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,778.26x = 485,370,371,719.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,370,371,719.81/972,778.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,952.73

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