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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,873.91, 1,464,137.83 and 336,618.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,873.91, 1,464,137.83 and 336,618.90 is: 505,041.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,873.91 : 1,464,137.83 = 336,618.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,873.91/1,464,137.83 = 336,618.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,873.91x = 1,464,137.83 × 336,618.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,873.91x = 492,856,465,782.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,856,465,782.99/975,873.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,041.13

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