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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,035.06, 1,463,770.98 and 336,312.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,035.06, 1,463,770.98 and 336,312.72 is: 504,372.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,035.06 : 1,463,770.98 = 336,312.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,035.06/1,463,770.98 = 336,312.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,035.06x = 1,463,770.98 × 336,312.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,035.06x = 492,284,799,740.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,284,799,740.87/976,035.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,372.05

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