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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,579.20, 1,455,868.80 and 498,187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,579.20, 1,455,868.80 and 498,187.20 is: 747,280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,579.20 : 1,455,868.80 = 498,187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,579.20/1,455,868.80 = 498,187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,579.20x = 1,455,868.80 × 498,187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,579.20x = 725,295,201,039.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,295,201,039.36/970,579.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,280.80

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