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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,941.15, 1,459,411.65 and 493,094.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,941.15, 1,459,411.65 and 493,094.21 is: 739,641.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,941.15 : 1,459,411.65 = 493,094.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,941.15/1,459,411.65 = 493,094.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,941.15x = 1,459,411.65 × 493,094.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,941.15x = 719,627,434,621.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,627,434,621.55/972,941.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,641.28

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