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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,683.52, 1,456,338.24 and 498,347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,683.52, 1,456,338.24 and 498,347.52 is: 746,144.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,683.52 : 1,456,338.24 = 498,347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,683.52/1,456,338.24 = 498,347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,683.52x = 1,456,338.24 × 498,347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,683.52x = 725,762,550,185.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,762,550,185.17/972,683.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,144.59

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