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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,990.06, 1,463,703.48 and 336,267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,990.06, 1,463,703.48 and 336,267.72 is: 504,304.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,990.06 : 1,463,703.48 = 336,267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,990.06/1,463,703.48 = 336,267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,990.06x = 1,463,703.48 × 336,267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,990.06x = 492,196,231,975.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,196,231,975.67/975,990.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,304.55

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