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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,932.40, 1,497,117.30 and 492,735.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,932.40, 1,497,117.30 and 492,735.40 is: 739,211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,932.40 : 1,497,117.30 = 492,735.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,932.40/1,497,117.30 = 492,735.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,932.40x = 1,497,117.30 × 492,735.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,932.40x = 737,682,691,662.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,682,691,662.42/997,932.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,211.08

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