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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,868.43, 1,457,701.39 and 332,822.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,868.43, 1,457,701.39 and 332,822.28 is: 498,685.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,868.43 : 1,457,701.39 = 332,822.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,868.43/1,457,701.39 = 332,822.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,868.43x = 1,457,701.39 × 332,822.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,868.43x = 485,155,500,178.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,155,500,178.97/972,868.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,685.62

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