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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,891.45, 1,495,337.18 and 491,694.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,891.45, 1,495,337.18 and 491,694.45 is: 737,541.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,891.45 : 1,495,337.18 = 491,694.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,891.45/1,495,337.18 = 491,694.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,891.45x = 1,495,337.18 × 491,694.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,891.45x = 735,248,989,826.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,248,989,826.18/996,891.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,541.68

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