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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,929.28, 1,465,560.12 and 337,059.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,929.28, 1,465,560.12 and 337,059.52 is: 505,646.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,929.28 : 1,465,560.12 = 337,059.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,929.28/1,465,560.12 = 337,059.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,929.28x = 1,465,560.12 × 337,059.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,929.28x = 493,980,990,578.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,980,990,578.34/976,929.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,646.62

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