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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,707.40, 1,495,279.80 and 491,510.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,707.40, 1,495,279.80 and 491,510.40 is: 737,373.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,707.40 : 1,495,279.80 = 491,510.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,707.40/1,495,279.80 = 491,510.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,707.40x = 1,495,279.80 × 491,510.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,707.40x = 734,945,572,609.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,945,572,609.92/996,707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,373.45

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