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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,253.12, 1,462,501.47 and 335,435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,253.12, 1,462,501.47 and 335,435.20 is: 503,022.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,253.12 : 1,462,501.47 = 335,435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,253.12/1,462,501.47 = 335,435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,253.12x = 1,462,501.47 × 335,435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,253.12x = 490,574,473,089.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,574,473,089.74/975,253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,022.72

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