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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,870.40, 1,463,524.69 and 336,148.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,870.40, 1,463,524.69 and 336,148.29 is: 504,125.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,870.40 : 1,463,524.69 = 336,148.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,870.40/1,463,524.69 = 336,148.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,870.40x = 1,463,524.69 × 336,148.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,870.40x = 491,961,321,916.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,961,321,916.28/975,870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,125.67

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