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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,803.70, 1,448,705.55 and 493,411.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,803.70, 1,448,705.55 and 493,411.70 is: 740,117.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,803.70 : 1,448,705.55 = 493,411.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,803.70/1,448,705.55 = 493,411.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,803.70x = 1,448,705.55 × 493,411.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,803.70x = 714,808,268,224.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,808,268,224.94/965,803.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,117.55

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