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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,375.92, 1,463,388.80 and 327,016.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,375.92, 1,463,388.80 and 327,016.27 is: 490,633.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,375.92 : 1,463,388.80 = 327,016.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,375.92/1,463,388.80 = 327,016.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,375.92x = 1,463,388.80 × 327,016.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,375.92x = 478,551,946,935.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,551,946,935.78/975,375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,633.34

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