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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,203.31, 1,459,804.97 and 499,625.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,203.31, 1,459,804.97 and 499,625.47 is: 749,438.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,203.31 : 1,459,804.97 = 499,625.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,203.31/1,459,804.97 = 499,625.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,203.31x = 1,459,804.97 × 499,625.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,203.31x = 729,355,744,244.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,355,744,244.59/973,203.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,438.21

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