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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,043.70, 1,449,065.55 and 493,651.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,043.70, 1,449,065.55 and 493,651.70 is: 740,477.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,043.70 : 1,449,065.55 = 493,651.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,043.70/1,449,065.55 = 493,651.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,043.70x = 1,449,065.55 × 493,651.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,043.70x = 715,333,672,168.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,333,672,168.94/966,043.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,477.55

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