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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,170.51, 1,416,674.33 and 494,784.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,170.51, 1,416,674.33 and 494,784.53 is: 742,396.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,170.51 : 1,416,674.33 = 494,784.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,170.51/1,416,674.33 = 494,784.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,170.51x = 1,416,674.33 × 494,784.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,170.51x = 700,948,549,503.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,948,549,503.17/944,170.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,396.15

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