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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,889.40, 1,495,552.80 and 491,692.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,889.40, 1,495,552.80 and 491,692.40 is: 737,646.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,889.40 : 1,495,552.80 = 491,692.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,889.40/1,495,552.80 = 491,692.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,889.40x = 1,495,552.80 × 491,692.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,889.40x = 735,351,945,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,351,945,558.72/996,889.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,646.47

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