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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,377.20, 1,456,482.60 and 498,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,377.20, 1,456,482.60 and 498,985.20 is: 748,178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,377.20 : 1,456,482.60 = 498,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,377.20/1,456,482.60 = 498,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,377.20x = 1,456,482.60 × 498,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,377.20x = 726,763,261,457.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,763,261,457.52/971,377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,178.22

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