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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,707.62, 1,457,563.92 and 498,134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,707.62, 1,457,563.92 and 498,134.64 is: 747,203.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,707.62 : 1,457,563.92 = 498,134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,707.62/1,457,563.92 = 498,134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,707.62x = 1,457,563.92 × 498,134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,707.62x = 726,063,078,566.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,063,078,566.19/971,707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,203.24

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