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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,191.17, 1,496,253.87 and 491,476.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,191.17, 1,496,253.87 and 491,476.46 is: 737,444.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,191.17 : 1,496,253.87 = 491,476.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,191.17/1,496,253.87 = 491,476.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,191.17x = 1,496,253.87 × 491,476.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,191.17x = 735,373,547,807.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,373,547,807.63/997,191.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,444.91

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