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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,549.20, 1,491,823.80 and 496,885.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,549.20, 1,491,823.80 and 496,885.20 is: 745,327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,549.20 : 1,491,823.80 = 496,885.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,549.20/1,491,823.80 = 496,885.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,549.20x = 1,491,823.80 × 496,885.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,549.20x = 741,265,167,227.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,265,167,227.76/994,549.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,327.80

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