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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,745.52, 1,450,265.70 and 493,172.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,745.52, 1,450,265.70 and 493,172.54 is: 739,834.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,745.52 : 1,450,265.70 = 493,172.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,745.52/1,450,265.70 = 493,172.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,745.52x = 1,450,265.70 × 493,172.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,745.52x = 715,231,218,943.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,231,218,943.88/966,745.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,834.01

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