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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,880.90, 1,495,540.05 and 491,683.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,880.90, 1,495,540.05 and 491,683.90 is: 737,633.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,880.90 : 1,495,540.05 = 491,683.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,880.90/1,495,540.05 = 491,683.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,880.90x = 1,495,540.05 × 491,683.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,880.90x = 735,332,964,390.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,332,964,390.20/996,880.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,633.72

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