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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,818.76, 1,465,071.37 and 496,371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,818.76, 1,465,071.37 and 496,371.04 is: 745,239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,818.76 : 1,465,071.37 = 496,371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,818.76/1,465,071.37 = 496,371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,818.76x = 1,465,071.37 × 496,371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,818.76x = 727,218,989,793.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,218,989,793.91/975,818.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,239.82

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