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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,893.45, 1,495,340.18 and 491,696.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,893.45, 1,495,340.18 and 491,696.45 is: 737,544.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,893.45 : 1,495,340.18 = 491,696.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,893.45/1,495,340.18 = 491,696.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,893.45x = 1,495,340.18 × 491,696.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,893.45x = 735,253,458,048.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,253,458,048.36/996,893.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,544.68

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