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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,465.96, 1,462,835.28 and 335,590.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,465.96, 1,462,835.28 and 335,590.80 is: 503,261.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,465.96 : 1,462,835.28 = 335,590.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,465.96/1,462,835.28 = 335,590.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,465.96x = 1,462,835.28 × 335,590.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,465.96x = 490,914,061,883.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,914,061,883.42/975,465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,261.09

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