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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,054.70, 1,494,561.45 and 490,837.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,054.70, 1,494,561.45 and 490,837.10 is: 735,753.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,054.70 : 1,494,561.45 = 490,837.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,054.70/1,494,561.45 = 490,837.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,054.70x = 1,494,561.45 × 490,837.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,054.70x = 733,586,207,889.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,586,207,889.80/997,054.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,753.22

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