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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,374.80, 1,451,062.20 and 489,077.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,374.80, 1,451,062.20 and 489,077.90 is: 733,616.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,374.80 : 1,451,062.20 = 489,077.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,374.80/1,451,062.20 = 489,077.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,374.80x = 1,451,062.20 × 489,077.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,374.80x = 709,682,453,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,682,453,545.38/967,374.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,616.85

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