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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,283.29, 1,448,331.44 and 491,966.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,283.29, 1,448,331.44 and 491,966.73 is: 737,393.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,283.29 : 1,448,331.44 = 491,966.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,283.29/1,448,331.44 = 491,966.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,283.29x = 1,448,331.44 × 491,966.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,283.29x = 712,530,880,033.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,530,880,033.16/966,283.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,393.36

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