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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,143.70, 1,448,049.15 and 492,585.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,143.70, 1,448,049.15 and 492,585.30 is: 738,283.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,143.70 : 1,448,049.15 = 492,585.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,143.70/1,448,049.15 = 492,585.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,143.70x = 1,448,049.15 × 492,585.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,143.70x = 713,287,724,967.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,287,724,967.50/966,143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,283.26

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