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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,194.05, 1,496,258.18 and 491,479.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,194.05, 1,496,258.18 and 491,479.35 is: 737,449.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,194.05 : 1,496,258.18 = 491,479.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,194.05/1,496,258.18 = 491,479.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,194.05x = 1,496,258.18 × 491,479.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,194.05x = 735,379,997,738.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,379,997,738.58/997,194.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,449.24

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