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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,512.30, 1,455,768.45 and 492,215.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,512.30, 1,455,768.45 and 492,215.40 is: 738,323.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,512.30 : 1,455,768.45 = 492,215.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,512.30/1,455,768.45 = 492,215.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,512.30x = 1,455,768.45 × 492,215.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,512.30x = 716,551,649,924.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,551,649,924.13/970,512.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,323.10

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