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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,374.92, 1,463,387.30 and 327,015.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,374.92, 1,463,387.30 and 327,015.27 is: 490,631.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,374.92 : 1,463,387.30 = 327,015.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,374.92/1,463,387.30 = 327,015.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,374.92x = 1,463,387.30 × 327,015.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,374.92x = 478,549,985,642.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,549,985,642.64/975,374.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,631.83

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