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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,672.80, 1,451,509.20 and 495,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,672.80, 1,451,509.20 and 495,280.80 is: 742,921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,672.80 : 1,451,509.20 = 495,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,672.80/1,451,509.20 = 495,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,672.80x = 1,451,509.20 × 495,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,672.80x = 718,904,637,783.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,904,637,783.36/967,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,921.20

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