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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,190.80, 1,457,119.80 and 498,632.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,190.80, 1,457,119.80 and 498,632.40 is: 747,350.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,190.80 : 1,457,119.80 = 498,632.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,190.80/1,457,119.80 = 498,632.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,190.80x = 1,457,119.80 × 498,632.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,190.80x = 726,567,142,961.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,567,142,961.52/972,190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,350.36

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