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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,241.89, 1,456,409.57 and 484,452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,241.89, 1,456,409.57 and 484,452.80 is: 725,705.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,241.89 : 1,456,409.57 = 484,452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,241.89/1,456,409.57 = 484,452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,241.89x = 1,456,409.57 × 484,452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,241.89x = 705,561,689,890.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,561,689,890.52/972,241.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,705.92

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