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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,591.60, 1,450,177.80 and 494,465.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,591.60, 1,450,177.80 and 494,465.20 is: 741,079.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,591.60 : 1,450,177.80 = 494,465.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,591.60/1,450,177.80 = 494,465.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,591.60x = 1,450,177.80 × 494,465.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,591.60x = 717,062,455,912.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,062,455,912.56/967,591.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,079.66

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