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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,688.70, 1,450,366.65 and 494,130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,688.70, 1,450,366.65 and 494,130.30 is: 740,599.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,688.70 : 1,450,366.65 = 494,130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,688.70/1,450,366.65 = 494,130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,688.70x = 1,450,366.65 × 494,130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,688.70x = 716,670,107,874.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,670,107,874.50/967,688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,599.85

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