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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,187.32, 1,459,821.53 and 333,930.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,187.32, 1,459,821.53 and 333,930.56 is: 500,909.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,187.32 : 1,459,821.53 = 333,930.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,187.32/1,459,821.53 = 333,930.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,187.32x = 1,459,821.53 × 333,930.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,187.32x = 487,479,021,012.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,479,021,012.96/973,187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,909.75

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