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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,785.45, 1,451,973.42 and 494,802.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,785.45, 1,451,973.42 and 494,802.96 is: 742,355.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,785.45 : 1,451,973.42 = 494,802.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,785.45/1,451,973.42 = 494,802.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,785.45x = 1,451,973.42 × 494,802.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,785.45x = 718,440,746,057.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,440,746,057.32/967,785.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,355.39

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