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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,048.32, 1,494,328.32 and 498,554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,048.32, 1,494,328.32 and 498,554.88 is: 747,210.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,048.32 : 1,494,328.32 = 498,554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,048.32/1,494,328.32 = 498,554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,048.32x = 1,494,328.32 × 498,554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,048.32x = 745,004,676,258.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,004,676,258.20/997,048.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,210.20

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