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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,202.31, 1,459,803.47 and 499,624.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,202.31, 1,459,803.47 and 499,624.47 is: 749,436.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,202.31 : 1,459,803.47 = 499,624.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,202.31/1,459,803.47 = 499,624.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,202.31x = 1,459,803.47 × 499,624.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,202.31x = 729,353,532,504.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,353,532,504.79/973,202.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,436.71

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