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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,234.20, 1,494,830.70 and 491,016.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,234.20, 1,494,830.70 and 491,016.60 is: 736,022.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,234.20 : 1,494,830.70 = 491,016.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,234.20/1,494,830.70 = 491,016.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,234.20x = 1,494,830.70 × 491,016.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,234.20x = 733,986,687,889.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,986,687,889.62/997,234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,022.38

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