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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,914.20, 1,495,371.30 and 491,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,914.20, 1,495,371.30 and 491,717.20 is: 737,575.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,914.20 : 1,495,371.30 = 491,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,914.20/1,495,371.30 = 491,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,914.20x = 1,495,371.30 × 491,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,914.20x = 735,299,788,596.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,299,788,596.36/996,914.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,575.80

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