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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,034.40, 1,497,270.30 and 492,837.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,034.40, 1,497,270.30 and 492,837.40 is: 739,364.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,034.40 : 1,497,270.30 = 492,837.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,034.40/1,497,270.30 = 492,837.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,034.40x = 1,497,270.30 × 492,837.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,034.40x = 737,910,801,749.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,910,801,749.22/998,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,364.10

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