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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,032.70, 1,449,049.05 and 493,640.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,032.70, 1,449,049.05 and 493,640.70 is: 740,461.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,032.70 : 1,449,049.05 = 493,640.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,032.70/1,449,049.05 = 493,640.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,032.70x = 1,449,049.05 × 493,640.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,032.70x = 715,309,587,376.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,309,587,376.34/966,032.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,461.05

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