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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031,285.52, 1,546,970.13 and 491,264.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031,285.52, 1,546,970.13 and 491,264.19 is: 736,916.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031,285.52 : 1,546,970.13 = 491,264.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031,285.52/1,546,970.13 = 491,264.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031,285.52x = 1,546,970.13 × 491,264.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031,285.52x = 759,971,027,868.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,971,027,868.65/1,031,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,916.22

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