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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,941.70, 1,496,912.55 and 492,744.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,941.70, 1,496,912.55 and 492,744.70 is: 739,117.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,941.70 : 1,496,912.55 = 492,744.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,941.70/1,496,912.55 = 492,744.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,941.70x = 1,496,912.55 × 492,744.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,941.70x = 737,595,725,375.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,595,725,375.99/997,941.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,117.05

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