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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,437.18, 1,464,725.94 and 336,731.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,437.18, 1,464,725.94 and 336,731.71 is: 505,121.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,437.18 : 1,464,725.94 = 336,731.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,437.18/1,464,725.94 = 336,731.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,437.18x = 1,464,725.94 × 336,731.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,437.18x = 493,219,670,457.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,219,670,457.56/976,437.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,121.77

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