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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,582.20, 1,491,873.30 and 496,918.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,582.20, 1,491,873.30 and 496,918.20 is: 745,377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,582.20 : 1,491,873.30 = 496,918.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,582.20/1,491,873.30 = 496,918.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,582.20x = 1,491,873.30 × 496,918.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,582.20x = 741,338,994,864.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,338,994,864.06/994,582.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,377.30

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