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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,975.76, 1,421,674.44 and 498,452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,975.76, 1,421,674.44 and 498,452.76 is: 747,527.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,975.76 : 1,421,674.44 = 498,452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,975.76/1,421,674.44 = 498,452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,975.76x = 1,421,674.44 × 498,452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,975.76x = 708,637,548,439.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,637,548,439.45/947,975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,527.08

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