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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945,271.21, 1,418,725.73 and 496,309.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945,271.21, 1,418,725.73 and 496,309.27 is: 744,893.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945,271.21 : 1,418,725.73 = 496,309.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945,271.21/1,418,725.73 = 496,309.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945,271.21x = 1,418,725.73 × 496,309.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945,271.21x = 704,126,731,386.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,126,731,386.52/945,271.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,893.87

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