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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969,009.60, 1,452,304.80 and 495,883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969,009.60, 1,452,304.80 and 495,883.20 is: 743,205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969,009.60 : 1,452,304.80 = 495,883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969,009.60/1,452,304.80 = 495,883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969,009.60x = 1,452,304.80 × 495,883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969,009.60x = 720,173,551,599.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,173,551,599.36/969,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,205.80

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