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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,191.92, 1,496,255.00 and 491,477.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,191.92, 1,496,255.00 and 491,477.21 is: 737,446.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,191.92 : 1,496,255.00 = 491,477.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,191.92/1,496,255.00 = 491,477.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,191.92x = 1,496,255.00 × 491,477.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,191.92x = 735,375,222,909.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,375,222,909.89/997,191.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,446.03

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