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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,872.80, 1,471,309.20 and 507,703.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,872.80, 1,471,309.20 and 507,703.20 is: 761,554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,872.80 : 1,471,309.20 = 507,703.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,872.80/1,471,309.20 = 507,703.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,872.80x = 1,471,309.20 × 507,703.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,872.80x = 746,988,389,029.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,988,389,029.44/980,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,554.80

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