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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,859.08, 1,463,424.57 and 335,982.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,859.08, 1,463,424.57 and 335,982.08 is: 503,847.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,859.08 : 1,463,424.57 = 335,982.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,859.08/1,463,424.57 = 335,982.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,859.08x = 1,463,424.57 × 335,982.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,859.08x = 491,684,423,634.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,684,423,634.58/975,859.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,847.77

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