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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,403.96, 1,448,512.14 and 492,087.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,403.96, 1,448,512.14 and 492,087.40 is: 737,574.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,403.96 : 1,448,512.14 = 492,087.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,403.96/1,448,512.14 = 492,087.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,403.96x = 1,448,512.14 × 492,087.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,403.96x = 712,794,572,841.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,794,572,841.04/966,403.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,574.14

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