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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,215.20, 1,462,459 and 335,337.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,215.20, 1,462,459 and 335,337.92 is: 502,881.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,215.20 : 1,462,459 = 335,337.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,215.20/1,462,459 = 335,337.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,215.20x = 1,462,459 × 335,337.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,215.20x = 490,417,959,145.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,417,959,145.28/975,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,881.78

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