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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,587.96, 1,463,018.34 and 335,712.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,587.96, 1,463,018.34 and 335,712.77 is: 503,444.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,587.96 : 1,463,018.34 = 335,712.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,587.96/1,463,018.34 = 335,712.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,587.96x = 1,463,018.34 × 335,712.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,587.96x = 491,153,938,912.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,153,938,912.35/975,587.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,444.03

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