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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,908.70, 1,471,411.65 and 508,516.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,908.70, 1,471,411.65 and 508,516.70 is: 762,800.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,908.70 : 1,471,411.65 = 508,516.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,908.70/1,471,411.65 = 508,516.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,908.70x = 1,471,411.65 × 508,516.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,908.70x = 748,237,396,599.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,237,396,599.56/980,908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,800.24

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