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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,839.15, 1,495,477.43 and 491,642.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,839.15, 1,495,477.43 and 491,642.15 is: 737,571.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,839.15 : 1,495,477.43 = 491,642.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,839.15/1,495,477.43 = 491,642.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,839.15x = 1,495,477.43 × 491,642.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,839.15x = 735,239,738,961.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,239,738,961.68/996,839.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,571.09

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