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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,218.94, 1,462,464.63 and 335,341.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,218.94, 1,462,464.63 and 335,341.67 is: 502,887.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,218.94 : 1,462,464.63 = 335,341.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,218.94/1,462,464.63 = 335,341.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,218.94x = 1,462,464.63 × 335,341.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,218.94x = 490,425,324,027.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,425,324,027.81/975,218.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,887.41

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