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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,199.52, 1,452,612.24 and 495,863.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,199.52, 1,452,612.24 and 495,863.52 is: 742,421.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,199.52 : 1,452,612.24 = 495,863.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,199.52/1,452,612.24 = 495,863.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,199.52x = 1,452,612.24 × 495,863.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,199.52x = 720,297,418,521.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,297,418,521.49/970,199.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,421.95

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