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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,259.60, 1,452,389.40 and 494,787.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,259.60, 1,452,389.40 and 494,787.60 is: 742,181.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,259.60 : 1,452,389.40 = 494,787.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,259.60/1,452,389.40 = 494,787.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,259.60x = 1,452,389.40 × 494,787.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,259.60x = 718,624,265,491.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,624,265,491.44/968,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,181.40

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