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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,201.70, 1,471,851.15 and 508,809.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,201.70, 1,471,851.15 and 508,809.70 is: 763,239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,201.70 : 1,471,851.15 = 508,809.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,201.70/1,471,851.15 = 508,809.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,201.70x = 1,471,851.15 × 508,809.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,201.70x = 748,892,142,076.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,892,142,076.16/981,201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,239.75

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