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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,260.40, 1,494,906.45 and 491,407.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,260.40, 1,494,906.45 and 491,407.30 is: 736,626.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,260.40 : 1,494,906.45 = 491,407.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,260.40/1,494,906.45 = 491,407.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,260.40x = 1,494,906.45 × 491,407.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,260.40x = 734,607,942,347.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,607,942,347.09/997,260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,626.00

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