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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,821.25, 1,465,075.11 and 496,373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,821.25, 1,465,075.11 and 496,373.52 is: 745,243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,821.25 : 1,465,075.11 = 496,373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,821.25/1,465,075.11 = 496,373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,821.25x = 1,465,075.11 × 496,373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,821.25x = 727,224,489,415.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,224,489,415.09/975,821.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,243.55

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