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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,281.60, 1,455,422.40 and 496,809.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,281.60, 1,455,422.40 and 496,809.60 is: 745,214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,281.60 : 1,455,422.40 = 496,809.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,281.60/1,455,422.40 = 496,809.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,281.60x = 1,455,422.40 × 496,809.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,281.60x = 723,067,820,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,067,820,375.04/970,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,214.40

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