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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,423.44, 1,464,705.33 and 336,717.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,423.44, 1,464,705.33 and 336,717.98 is: 505,101.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,423.44 : 1,464,705.33 = 336,717.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,423.44/1,464,705.33 = 336,717.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,423.44x = 1,464,705.33 × 336,717.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,423.44x = 493,192,612,689.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,192,612,689.31/976,423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,101.16

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