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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,082.80, 1,449,124.20 and 487,785.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,082.80, 1,449,124.20 and 487,785.90 is: 731,678.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,082.80 : 1,449,124.20 = 487,785.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,082.80/1,449,124.20 = 487,785.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,082.80x = 1,449,124.20 × 487,785.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,082.80x = 706,862,352,108.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,862,352,108.78/966,082.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,678.85

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