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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,629.60, 1,451,444.40 and 494,157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,629.60, 1,451,444.40 and 494,157.60 is: 741,236.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,629.60 : 1,451,444.40 = 494,157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,629.60/1,451,444.40 = 494,157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,629.60x = 1,451,444.40 × 494,157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,629.60x = 717,242,281,237.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,242,281,237.44/967,629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,236.40

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