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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,853.20, 1,494,259.20 and 490,635.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,853.20, 1,494,259.20 and 490,635.60 is: 735,451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,853.20 : 1,494,259.20 = 490,635.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,853.20/1,494,259.20 = 490,635.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,853.20x = 1,494,259.20 × 490,635.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,853.20x = 733,136,759,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,136,759,147.52/996,853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,451.08

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