Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,942.70, 1,495,414.05 and 491,745.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 996,942.70, 1,495,414.05 and 491,745.70 is: 737,618.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,942.70 : 1,495,414.05 = 491,745.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,942.70/1,495,414.05 = 491,745.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,942.70x = 1,495,414.05 × 491,745.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,942.70x = 735,363,428,807.09 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 735,363,428,807.09/996,942.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,618.55
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