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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,930.20, 1,496,895.30 and 492,733.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,930.20, 1,496,895.30 and 492,733.20 is: 739,099.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,930.20 : 1,496,895.30 = 492,733.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,930.20/1,496,895.30 = 492,733.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,930.20x = 1,496,895.30 × 492,733.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,930.20x = 737,570,011,233.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,570,011,233.96/997,930.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,099.80

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