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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,705.56, 1,451,998.98 and 494,147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,705.56, 1,451,998.98 and 494,147.16 is: 741,445.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,705.56 : 1,451,998.98 = 494,147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,705.56/1,451,998.98 = 494,147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,705.56x = 1,451,998.98 × 494,147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,705.56x = 717,501,172,289.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,501,172,289.90/967,705.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,445.75

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