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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,966.40, 1,497,168.30 and 492,769.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,966.40, 1,497,168.30 and 492,769.40 is: 739,262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,966.40 : 1,497,168.30 = 492,769.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,966.40/1,497,168.30 = 492,769.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,966.40x = 1,497,168.30 × 492,769.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,966.40x = 737,758,724,890.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,758,724,890.02/997,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,262.09

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