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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,007.20, 1,450,844.40 and 494,448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,007.20, 1,450,844.40 and 494,448.80 is: 741,077.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,007.20 : 1,450,844.40 = 494,448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,007.20/1,450,844.40 = 494,448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,007.20x = 1,450,844.40 × 494,448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,007.20x = 717,368,272,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,368,272,566.72/968,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,077.41

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