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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,967.46, 1,492,305.39 and 489,392.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,967.46, 1,492,305.39 and 489,392.73 is: 734,017.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,967.46 : 1,492,305.39 = 489,392.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,967.46/1,492,305.39 = 489,392.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,967.46x = 1,492,305.39 × 489,392.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,967.46x = 730,323,408,805.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,323,408,805.82/994,967.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,017.38

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