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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,963.40, 1,497,163.80 and 492,766.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,963.40, 1,497,163.80 and 492,766.40 is: 739,257.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,963.40 : 1,497,163.80 = 492,766.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,963.40/1,497,163.80 = 492,766.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,963.40x = 1,497,163.80 × 492,766.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,963.40x = 737,752,015,936.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,752,015,936.32/997,963.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,257.59

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