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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,376.92, 1,463,390.30 and 327,017.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,376.92, 1,463,390.30 and 327,017.27 is: 490,634.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,376.92 : 1,463,390.30 = 327,017.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,376.92/1,463,390.30 = 327,017.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,376.92x = 1,463,390.30 × 327,017.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,376.92x = 478,553,893,533.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,553,893,533.53/975,376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,634.83

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