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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,746.21, 1,465,284.03 and 336,878.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,746.21, 1,465,284.03 and 336,878.79 is: 505,375.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,746.21 : 1,465,284.03 = 336,878.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,746.21/1,465,284.03 = 336,878.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,746.21x = 1,465,284.03 × 336,878.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,746.21x = 493,623,111,032.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,623,111,032.72/976,746.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,375.00

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