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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,193.05, 1,496,256.68 and 491,478.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,193.05, 1,496,256.68 and 491,478.35 is: 737,447.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,193.05 : 1,496,256.68 = 491,478.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,193.05/1,496,256.68 = 491,478.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,193.05x = 1,496,256.68 × 491,478.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,193.05x = 735,377,758,010.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,377,758,010.29/997,193.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,447.74

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