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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,884.40, 1,495,545.30 and 491,687.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,884.40, 1,495,545.30 and 491,687.40 is: 737,638.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,884.40 : 1,495,545.30 = 491,687.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,884.40/1,495,545.30 = 491,687.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,884.40x = 1,495,545.30 × 491,687.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,884.40x = 735,340,780,139.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,340,780,139.22/996,884.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,638.97

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