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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,964.40, 1,497,165.30 and 492,767.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,964.40, 1,497,165.30 and 492,767.40 is: 739,259.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,964.40 : 1,497,165.30 = 492,767.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,964.40/1,497,165.30 = 492,767.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,964.40x = 1,497,165.30 × 492,767.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,964.40x = 737,754,252,251.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,754,252,251.22/997,964.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,259.09

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