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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,229.69, 1,462,480.74 and 335,352.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,229.69, 1,462,480.74 and 335,352.43 is: 502,903.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,229.69 : 1,462,480.74 = 335,352.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,229.69/1,462,480.74 = 335,352.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,229.69x = 1,462,480.74 × 335,352.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,229.69x = 490,446,469,987.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,446,469,987.20/975,229.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,903.55

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