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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,087.60, 1,452,131.40 and 494,615.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,087.60, 1,452,131.40 and 494,615.60 is: 741,923.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,087.60 : 1,452,131.40 = 494,615.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,087.60/1,452,131.40 = 494,615.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,087.60x = 1,452,131.40 × 494,615.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,087.60x = 718,246,843,689.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,246,843,689.84/968,087.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,923.40

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