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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,871.40, 1,463,526.19 and 336,149.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,871.40, 1,463,526.19 and 336,149.29 is: 504,127.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,871.40 : 1,463,526.19 = 336,149.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,871.40/1,463,526.19 = 336,149.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,871.40x = 1,463,526.19 × 336,149.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,871.40x = 491,963,289,664.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,963,289,664.91/975,871.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,127.17

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