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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,823.60, 1,458,464.40 and 498,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,823.60, 1,458,464.40 and 498,265.20 is: 747,771.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,823.60 : 1,458,464.40 = 498,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,823.60/1,458,464.40 = 498,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,823.60x = 1,458,464.40 × 498,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,823.60x = 726,702,055,958.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,702,055,958.88/971,823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,771.57

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