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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,892.90, 1,495,558.05 and 491,695.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,892.90, 1,495,558.05 and 491,695.90 is: 737,651.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,892.90 : 1,495,558.05 = 491,695.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,892.90/1,495,558.05 = 491,695.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,892.90x = 1,495,558.05 × 491,695.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,892.90x = 735,359,761,397.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,359,761,397.00/996,892.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,651.72

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