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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,359.48, 1,451,189.46 and 493,788.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,359.48, 1,451,189.46 and 493,788.60 is: 740,759.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,359.48 : 1,451,189.46 = 493,788.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,359.48/1,451,189.46 = 493,788.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,359.48x = 1,451,189.46 × 493,788.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,359.48x = 716,580,811,788.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,580,811,788.16/967,359.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,759.59

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