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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,844.60, 1,452,610.80 and 495,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,844.60, 1,452,610.80 and 495,140.40 is: 742,375.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,844.60 : 1,452,610.80 = 495,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,844.60/1,452,610.80 = 495,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,844.60x = 1,452,610.80 × 495,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,844.60x = 719,246,292,556.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,246,292,556.32/968,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,375.29

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