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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,586.10, 1,450,169.55 and 494,459.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,586.10, 1,450,169.55 and 494,459.70 is: 741,071.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,586.10 : 1,450,169.55 = 494,459.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,586.10/1,450,169.55 = 494,459.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,586.10x = 1,450,169.55 × 494,459.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,586.10x = 717,050,400,642.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,050,400,642.14/967,586.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,071.42

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