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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,840.92, 1,452,056.76 and 494,858.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,840.92, 1,452,056.76 and 494,858.43 is: 742,438.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,840.92 : 1,452,056.76 = 494,858.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,840.92/1,452,056.76 = 494,858.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,840.92x = 1,452,056.76 × 494,858.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,840.92x = 718,562,528,524.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,562,528,524.49/967,840.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,438.67

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