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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,854.95, 1,463,418.37 and 335,977.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,854.95, 1,463,418.37 and 335,977.93 is: 503,841.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,854.95 : 1,463,418.37 = 335,977.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,854.95/1,463,418.37 = 335,977.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,854.95x = 1,463,418.37 × 335,977.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,854.95x = 491,676,270,178.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,676,270,178.08/975,854.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,841.55

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