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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,479.40, 1,494,937.80 and 491,282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,479.40, 1,494,937.80 and 491,282.40 is: 737,031.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,479.40 : 1,494,937.80 = 491,282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,479.40/1,494,937.80 = 491,282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,479.40x = 1,494,937.80 × 491,282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,479.40x = 734,436,630,234.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,436,630,234.72/996,479.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,031.42

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