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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,095.24, 1,462,842.33 and 335,315.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,095.24, 1,462,842.33 and 335,315.89 is: 503,042.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,095.24 : 1,462,842.33 = 335,315.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,095.24/1,462,842.33 = 335,315.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,095.24x = 1,462,842.33 × 335,315.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,095.24x = 490,514,274,156.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,514,274,156.52/975,095.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,042.43

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