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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,786.95, 1,451,975.67 and 494,804.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,786.95, 1,451,975.67 and 494,804.46 is: 742,357.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,786.95 : 1,451,975.67 = 494,804.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,786.95/1,451,975.67 = 494,804.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,786.95x = 1,451,975.67 × 494,804.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,786.95x = 718,444,037,327.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,444,037,327.49/967,786.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,357.64

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