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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,082.10, 1,452,123.15 and 494,610.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,082.10, 1,452,123.15 and 494,610.10 is: 741,915.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,082.10 : 1,452,123.15 = 494,610.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,082.10/1,452,123.15 = 494,610.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,082.10x = 1,452,123.15 × 494,610.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,082.10x = 718,234,776,433.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,234,776,433.82/968,082.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,915.15

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