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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,273.40, 1,492,910.10 and 497,609.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,273.40, 1,492,910.10 and 497,609.40 is: 746,414.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,273.40 : 1,492,910.10 = 497,609.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,273.40/1,492,910.10 = 497,609.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,273.40x = 1,492,910.10 × 497,609.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,273.40x = 742,886,099,114.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,886,099,114.94/995,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,414.10

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