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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,908.90, 1,495,582.05 and 491,711.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,908.90, 1,495,582.05 and 491,711.90 is: 737,675.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,908.90 : 1,495,582.05 = 491,711.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,908.90/1,495,582.05 = 491,711.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,908.90x = 1,495,582.05 × 491,711.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,908.90x = 735,395,491,411.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,395,491,411.40/996,908.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,675.72

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