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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,195.27, 1,416,711.52 and 494,809.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,195.27, 1,416,711.52 and 494,809.29 is: 742,433.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,195.27 : 1,416,711.52 = 494,809.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,195.27/1,416,711.52 = 494,809.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,195.27x = 1,416,711.52 × 494,809.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,195.27x = 701,002,021,346.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,002,021,346.02/944,195.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,433.31

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