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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,917.70, 1,495,376.55 and 491,720.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,917.70, 1,495,376.55 and 491,720.70 is: 737,581.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,917.70 : 1,495,376.55 = 491,720.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,917.70/1,495,376.55 = 491,720.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,917.70x = 1,495,376.55 × 491,720.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,917.70x = 735,307,603,929.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,307,603,929.59/996,917.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,581.05

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