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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,224.27, 1,456,383.12 and 484,435.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,224.27, 1,456,383.12 and 484,435.13 is: 725,679.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,224.27 : 1,456,383.12 = 484,435.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,224.27/1,456,383.12 = 484,435.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,224.27x = 1,456,383.12 × 484,435.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,224.27x = 705,523,138,785.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,523,138,785.09/972,224.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,679.42

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