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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,544.09, 1,457,589.02 and 492,892.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,544.09, 1,457,589.02 and 492,892.43 is: 738,716.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,544.09 : 1,457,589.02 = 492,892.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,544.09/1,457,589.02 = 492,892.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,544.09x = 1,457,589.02 × 492,892.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,544.09x = 718,434,594,009.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,434,594,009.12/972,544.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,716.73

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