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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,743.52, 1,450,262.70 and 493,170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,743.52, 1,450,262.70 and 493,170.54 is: 739,831.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,743.52 : 1,450,262.70 = 493,170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,743.52/1,450,262.70 = 493,170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,743.52x = 1,450,262.70 × 493,170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,743.52x = 715,226,838,900.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,226,838,900.86/966,743.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,831.01

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