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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,468.96, 1,462,839.78 and 335,593.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,468.96, 1,462,839.78 and 335,593.80 is: 503,265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,468.96 : 1,462,839.78 = 335,593.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,468.96/1,462,839.78 = 335,593.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,468.96x = 1,462,839.78 × 335,593.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,468.96x = 490,919,960,561.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,919,960,561.36/975,468.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,265.59

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