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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,856.40, 1,495,503.30 and 491,659.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,856.40, 1,495,503.30 and 491,659.40 is: 737,596.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,856.40 : 1,495,503.30 = 491,659.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,856.40/1,495,503.30 = 491,659.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,856.40x = 1,495,503.30 × 491,659.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,856.40x = 735,278,255,176.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,278,255,176.02/996,856.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,596.96

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