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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,883.40, 1,495,543.80 and 491,686.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,883.40, 1,495,543.80 and 491,686.40 is: 737,637.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,883.40 : 1,495,543.80 = 491,686.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,883.40/1,495,543.80 = 491,686.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,883.40x = 1,495,543.80 × 491,686.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,883.40x = 735,338,547,064.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,338,547,064.32/996,883.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,637.47

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