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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,994.72, 896,106.30 and 492,130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,994.72, 896,106.30 and 492,130.48 is: 737,466.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,994.72 : 896,106.30 = 492,130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,994.72/896,106.30 = 492,130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,994.72x = 896,106.30 × 492,130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,994.72x = 441,001,223,550.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,001,223,550.02/597,994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,466.75

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