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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,164.20, 1,449,246.30 and 493,772.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,164.20, 1,449,246.30 and 493,772.20 is: 740,658.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,164.20 : 1,449,246.30 = 493,772.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,164.20/1,449,246.30 = 493,772.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,164.20x = 1,449,246.30 × 493,772.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,164.20x = 715,597,533,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,597,533,892.86/966,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,658.30

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