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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,215.59, 1,467,159.53 and 506,248.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,215.59, 1,467,159.53 and 506,248.95 is: 757,739.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,215.59 : 1,467,159.53 = 506,248.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,215.59/1,467,159.53 = 506,248.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,215.59x = 1,467,159.53 × 506,248.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,215.59x = 742,747,969,013.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,747,969,013.75/980,215.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,739.40

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