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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670,513.94, 1,006,431.90 and 492,521.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670,513.94, 1,006,431.90 and 492,521.30 is: 739,267.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,513.94 : 1,006,431.90 = 492,521.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,513.94/1,006,431.90 = 492,521.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,513.94x = 1,006,431.90 × 492,521.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,513.94x = 495,689,147,749.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,689,147,749.47/670,513.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,267.48

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