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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,857.58, 1,463,422.30 and 335,980.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,857.58, 1,463,422.30 and 335,980.55 is: 503,845.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,857.58 : 1,463,422.30 = 335,980.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,857.58/1,463,422.30 = 335,980.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,857.58x = 1,463,422.30 × 335,980.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,857.58x = 491,681,432,054.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,681,432,054.87/975,857.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,845.48

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