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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,693.77, 1,457,084.50 and 484,904.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,693.77, 1,457,084.50 and 484,904.07 is: 726,380.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,693.77 : 1,457,084.50 = 484,904.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,693.77/1,457,084.50 = 484,904.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,693.77x = 1,457,084.50 × 484,904.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,693.77x = 706,546,203,171.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,546,203,171.66/972,693.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,380.93

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