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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,453.94, 1,462,817.32 and 335,578.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,453.94, 1,462,817.32 and 335,578.75 is: 503,243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,453.94 : 1,462,817.32 = 335,578.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,453.94/1,462,817.32 = 335,578.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,453.94x = 1,462,817.32 × 335,578.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,453.94x = 490,890,405,115.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,890,405,115.59/975,453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,243.04

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