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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,402.96, 1,448,510.64 and 492,086.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,402.96, 1,448,510.64 and 492,086.40 is: 737,572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,402.96 : 1,448,510.64 = 492,086.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,402.96/1,448,510.64 = 492,086.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,402.96x = 1,448,510.64 × 492,086.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,402.96x = 712,792,386,199.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,792,386,199.30/966,402.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,572.64

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