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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,214.20, 1,462,457.50 and 335,336.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,214.20, 1,462,457.50 and 335,336.92 is: 502,880.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,214.20 : 1,462,457.50 = 335,336.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,214.20/1,462,457.50 = 335,336.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,214.20x = 1,462,457.50 × 335,336.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,214.20x = 490,415,993,680.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,415,993,680.90/975,214.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,880.28

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