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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,192.42, 1,496,255.75 and 491,477.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,192.42, 1,496,255.75 and 491,477.71 is: 737,446.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,192.42 : 1,496,255.75 = 491,477.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,192.42/1,496,255.75 = 491,477.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,192.42x = 1,496,255.75 × 491,477.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,192.42x = 735,376,339,645.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,376,339,645.67/997,192.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,446.78

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