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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,939.20, 1,496,908.80 and 492,742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,939.20, 1,496,908.80 and 492,742.20 is: 739,113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,939.20 : 1,496,908.80 = 492,742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,939.20/1,496,908.80 = 492,742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,939.20x = 1,496,908.80 × 492,742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,939.20x = 737,590,135,311.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,590,135,311.36/997,939.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,113.30

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