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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,246.70, 1,494,849.45 and 491,029.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,246.70, 1,494,849.45 and 491,029.10 is: 736,041.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,246.70 : 1,494,849.45 = 491,029.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,246.70/1,494,849.45 = 491,029.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,246.70x = 1,494,849.45 × 491,029.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,246.70x = 734,014,580,069.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,014,580,069.00/997,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,041.12

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