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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,966.62, 1,492,304.13 and 489,391.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,966.62, 1,492,304.13 and 489,391.89 is: 734,016.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,966.62 : 1,492,304.13 = 489,391.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,966.62/1,492,304.13 = 489,391.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,966.62x = 1,492,304.13 × 489,391.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,966.62x = 730,321,538,635.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,321,538,635.51/994,966.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,016.12

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