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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,926.70, 1,495,390.05 and 491,729.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,926.70, 1,495,390.05 and 491,729.70 is: 737,594.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,926.70 : 1,495,390.05 = 491,729.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,926.70/1,495,390.05 = 491,729.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,926.70x = 1,495,390.05 × 491,729.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,926.70x = 735,327,700,669.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,327,700,669.49/996,926.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,594.55

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