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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,872.32, 1,452,884.82 and 488,804.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,872.32, 1,452,884.82 and 488,804.76 is: 732,993.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,872.32 : 1,452,884.82 = 488,804.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,872.32/1,452,884.82 = 488,804.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,872.32x = 1,452,884.82 × 488,804.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,872.32x = 710,177,015,747.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,177,015,747.74/968,872.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,993.40

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