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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,253.62, 1,462,502.22 and 335,435.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,253.62, 1,462,502.22 and 335,435.70 is: 503,023.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,253.62 : 1,462,502.22 = 335,435.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,253.62/1,462,502.22 = 335,435.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,253.62x = 1,462,502.22 × 335,435.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,253.62x = 490,575,455,917.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,575,455,917.25/975,253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,023.47

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