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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,837.90, 1,495,475.55 and 491,640.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,837.90, 1,495,475.55 and 491,640.90 is: 737,569.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,837.90 : 1,495,475.55 = 491,640.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,837.90/1,495,475.55 = 491,640.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,837.90x = 1,495,475.55 × 491,640.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,837.90x = 735,236,945,330.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,236,945,330.00/996,837.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,569.21

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