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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,002.70, 1,494,483.45 and 490,785.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,002.70, 1,494,483.45 and 490,785.10 is: 735,675.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,002.70 : 1,494,483.45 = 490,785.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,002.70/1,494,483.45 = 490,785.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,002.70x = 1,494,483.45 × 490,785.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,002.70x = 733,470,209,456.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,470,209,456.60/997,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,675.25

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