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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,591.80, 1,496,387.70 and 498,775.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,591.80, 1,496,387.70 and 498,775.80 is: 748,163.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,591.80 : 1,496,387.70 = 498,775.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,591.80/1,496,387.70 = 498,775.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,591.80x = 1,496,387.70 × 498,775.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,591.80x = 746,361,972,177.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,361,972,177.66/997,591.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,163.70

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