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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,916.92, 1,452,170.76 and 494,934.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,916.92, 1,452,170.76 and 494,934.52 is: 742,552.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,916.92 : 1,452,170.76 = 494,934.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,916.92/1,452,170.76 = 494,934.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,916.92x = 1,452,170.76 × 494,934.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,916.92x = 718,729,438,058.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,729,438,058.64/967,916.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,552.82

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