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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,207.32, 1,459,810.98 and 499,629.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,207.32, 1,459,810.98 and 499,629.48 is: 749,444.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,207.32 : 1,459,810.98 = 499,629.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,207.32/1,459,810.98 = 499,629.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,207.32x = 1,459,810.98 × 499,629.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,207.32x = 729,364,600,835.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,364,600,835.69/973,207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,444.22

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