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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,069.20, 1,494,583.20 and 490,851.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,069.20, 1,494,583.20 and 490,851.60 is: 735,774.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,069.20 : 1,494,583.20 = 490,851.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,069.20/1,494,583.20 = 490,851.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,069.20x = 1,494,583.20 × 490,851.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,069.20x = 733,618,555,053.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,618,555,053.12/997,069.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,774.96

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