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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,192.17, 1,496,255.37 and 491,477.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,192.17, 1,496,255.37 and 491,477.46 is: 737,446.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,192.17 : 1,496,255.37 = 491,477.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,192.17/1,496,255.37 = 491,477.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,192.17x = 1,496,255.37 × 491,477.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,192.17x = 735,375,788,758.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,375,788,758.96/997,192.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,446.41

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