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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,509.80, 1,443,764.70 and 490,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,509.80, 1,443,764.70 and 490,117.80 is: 735,176.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,509.80 : 1,443,764.70 = 490,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,509.80/1,443,764.70 = 490,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,509.80x = 1,443,764.70 × 490,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,509.80x = 707,614,778,481.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,614,778,481.66/962,509.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,176.70

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