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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,818.26, 1,465,070.62 and 496,370.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,818.26, 1,465,070.62 and 496,370.53 is: 745,239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,818.26 : 1,465,070.62 = 496,370.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,818.26/1,465,070.62 = 496,370.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,818.26x = 1,465,070.62 × 496,370.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,818.26x = 727,217,882,579.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,217,882,579.66/975,818.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,239.06

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