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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,844.90, 1,495,486.05 and 491,647.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,844.90, 1,495,486.05 and 491,647.90 is: 737,579.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,844.90 : 1,495,486.05 = 491,647.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,844.90/1,495,486.05 = 491,647.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,844.90x = 1,495,486.05 × 491,647.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,844.90x = 735,252,575,961.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,252,575,961.80/996,844.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,579.71

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