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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,917.92, 1,452,172.26 and 494,935.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,917.92, 1,452,172.26 and 494,935.52 is: 742,554.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,917.92 : 1,452,172.26 = 494,935.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,917.92/1,452,172.26 = 494,935.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,917.92x = 1,452,172.26 × 494,935.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,917.92x = 718,731,632,632.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,731,632,632.68/967,917.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,554.32

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