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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,833.20, 1,494,229.20 and 490,615.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,833.20, 1,494,229.20 and 490,615.60 is: 735,421.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,833.20 : 1,494,229.20 = 490,615.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,833.20/1,494,229.20 = 490,615.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,833.20x = 1,494,229.20 × 490,615.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,833.20x = 733,092,155,495.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,092,155,495.52/996,833.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,421.09

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