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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,759.37, 1,421,994.06 and 492,066.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,759.37, 1,421,994.06 and 492,066.16 is: 738,283.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,759.37 : 1,421,994.06 = 492,066.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,759.37/1,421,994.06 = 492,066.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,759.37x = 1,421,994.06 × 492,066.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,759.37x = 699,715,152,944.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,715,152,944.46/947,759.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,283.55

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