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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,695.64, 1,457,545.89 and 498,122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,695.64, 1,457,545.89 and 498,122.66 is: 747,185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,695.64 : 1,457,545.89 = 498,122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,695.64/1,457,545.89 = 498,122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,695.64x = 1,457,545.89 × 498,122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,695.64x = 726,036,641,310.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,036,641,310.69/971,695.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,185.24

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