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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,687.80, 1,451,531.70 and 495,295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,687.80, 1,451,531.70 and 495,295.80 is: 742,943.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,687.80 : 1,451,531.70 = 495,295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,687.80/1,451,531.70 = 495,295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,687.80x = 1,451,531.70 × 495,295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,687.80x = 718,937,554,576.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,937,554,576.86/967,687.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,943.70

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