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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,532.90, 1,495,315.20 and 491,679.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,532.90, 1,495,315.20 and 491,679.80 is: 737,034.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,532.90 : 1,495,315.20 = 491,679.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,532.90/1,495,315.20 = 491,679.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,532.90x = 1,495,315.20 × 491,679.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,532.90x = 735,216,278,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,216,278,472.96/997,532.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,034.62

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