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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,846.40, 1,495,488.30 and 491,649.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,846.40, 1,495,488.30 and 491,649.40 is: 737,581.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,846.40 : 1,495,488.30 = 491,649.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,846.40/1,495,488.30 = 491,649.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,846.40x = 1,495,488.30 × 491,649.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,846.40x = 735,255,925,402.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,255,925,402.02/996,846.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,581.96

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