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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,205.31, 1,459,807.97 and 499,627.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,205.31, 1,459,807.97 and 499,627.47 is: 749,441.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,205.31 : 1,459,807.97 = 499,627.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,205.31/1,459,807.97 = 499,627.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,205.31x = 1,459,807.97 × 499,627.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,205.31x = 729,360,160,238.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,360,160,238.80/973,205.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,441.21

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