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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,228.69, 1,462,479.24 and 335,351.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,228.69, 1,462,479.24 and 335,351.43 is: 502,902.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,228.69 : 1,462,479.24 = 335,351.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,228.69/1,462,479.24 = 335,351.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,228.69x = 1,462,479.24 × 335,351.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,228.69x = 490,444,504,479.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,444,504,479.31/975,228.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,902.05

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