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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,872.91, 1,464,136.33 and 336,617.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,872.91, 1,464,136.33 and 336,617.90 is: 505,039.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,872.91 : 1,464,136.33 = 336,617.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,872.91/1,464,136.33 = 336,617.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,872.91x = 1,464,136.33 × 336,617.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,872.91x = 492,854,489,397.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,854,489,397.63/975,872.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,039.63

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