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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,743.04, 1,450,261.96 and 493,170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,743.04, 1,450,261.96 and 493,170.04 is: 739,830.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,743.04 : 1,450,261.96 = 493,170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,743.04/1,450,261.96 = 493,170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,743.04x = 1,450,261.96 × 493,170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,743.04x = 715,225,748,823.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,225,748,823.68/966,743.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,830.25

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