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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,183.20, 1,448,108.40 and 492,624.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,183.20, 1,448,108.40 and 492,624.80 is: 738,342.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,183.20 : 1,448,108.40 = 492,624.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,183.20/1,448,108.40 = 492,624.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,183.20x = 1,448,108.40 × 492,624.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,183.20x = 713,374,110,928.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,374,110,928.32/966,183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,342.49

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