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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,392.80, 1,457,422.80 and 498,834.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,392.80, 1,457,422.80 and 498,834.40 is: 747,653.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,392.80 : 1,457,422.80 = 498,834.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,392.80/1,457,422.80 = 498,834.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,392.80x = 1,457,422.80 × 498,834.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,392.80x = 727,012,627,984.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,012,627,984.32/972,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,653.24

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