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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,044.70, 1,447,900.65 and 492,486.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,044.70, 1,447,900.65 and 492,486.30 is: 738,134.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,044.70 : 1,447,900.65 = 492,486.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,044.70/1,447,900.65 = 492,486.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,044.70x = 1,447,900.65 × 492,486.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,044.70x = 713,071,233,886.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,071,233,886.10/966,044.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,134.82

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