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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,953.20, 1,496,929.80 and 492,756.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,953.20, 1,496,929.80 and 492,756.20 is: 739,134.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,953.20 : 1,496,929.80 = 492,756.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,953.20/1,496,929.80 = 492,756.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,953.20x = 1,496,929.80 × 492,756.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,953.20x = 737,621,439,914.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,621,439,914.76/997,953.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,134.30

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