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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945,706.68, 1,418,975.88 and 496,322.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945,706.68, 1,418,975.88 and 496,322.25 is: 744,701.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945,706.68 : 1,418,975.88 = 496,322.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945,706.68/1,418,975.88 = 496,322.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945,706.68x = 1,418,975.88 × 496,322.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945,706.68x = 704,269,301,457.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,269,301,457.33/945,706.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,701.63

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