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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,515.99, 1,468,603.23 and 498,813.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,515.99, 1,468,603.23 and 498,813.29 is: 747,878.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,515.99 : 1,468,603.23 = 498,813.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,515.99/1,468,603.23 = 498,813.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,515.99x = 1,468,603.23 × 498,813.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,515.99x = 732,558,812,532.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,558,812,532.44/979,515.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,878.36

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