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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,343.20, 1,472,014.80 and 508,951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,343.20, 1,472,014.80 and 508,951.20 is: 763,426.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,343.20 : 1,472,014.80 = 508,951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,343.20/1,472,014.80 = 508,951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,343.20x = 1,472,014.80 × 508,951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,343.20x = 749,183,698,877.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,183,698,877.76/981,343.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,426.80

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