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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,239.40, 1,459,858.92 and 499,661.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,239.40, 1,459,858.92 and 499,661.56 is: 749,492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,239.40 : 1,459,858.92 = 499,661.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,239.40/1,459,858.92 = 499,661.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,239.40x = 1,459,858.92 × 499,661.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,239.40x = 729,435,385,347.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,435,385,347.12/973,239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,492.25

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