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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,639.92, 1,414,774.74 and 493,674.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,639.92, 1,414,774.74 and 493,674.92 is: 740,939.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,639.92 : 1,414,774.74 = 493,674.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,639.92/1,414,774.74 = 493,674.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,639.92x = 1,414,774.74 × 493,674.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,639.92x = 698,438,806,587.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,438,806,587.52/942,639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,939.13

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