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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,905.50, 1,458,301.14 and 498,923.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,905.50, 1,458,301.14 and 498,923.28 is: 748,612.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,905.50 : 1,458,301.14 = 498,923.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,905.50/1,458,301.14 = 498,923.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,905.50x = 1,458,301.14 × 498,923.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,905.50x = 727,580,387,996.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,580,387,996.54/971,905.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,612.28

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