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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,583.70, 1,491,875.55 and 496,919.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,583.70, 1,491,875.55 and 496,919.70 is: 745,379.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,583.70 : 1,491,875.55 = 496,919.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,583.70/1,491,875.55 = 496,919.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,583.70x = 1,491,875.55 × 496,919.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,583.70x = 741,342,350,743.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,342,350,743.34/994,583.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,379.55

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