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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,204.52, 1,452,619.74 and 495,868.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,204.52, 1,452,619.74 and 495,868.52 is: 742,429.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,204.52 : 1,452,619.74 = 495,868.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,204.52/1,452,619.74 = 495,868.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,204.52x = 1,452,619.74 × 495,868.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,204.52x = 720,308,400,596.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,308,400,596.59/970,204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,429.44

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