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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,284.70, 1,496,406.45 and 492,067.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,284.70, 1,496,406.45 and 492,067.10 is: 737,597.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,284.70 : 1,496,406.45 = 492,067.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,284.70/1,496,406.45 = 492,067.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,284.70x = 1,496,406.45 × 492,067.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,284.70x = 736,332,382,272.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,332,382,272.80/998,284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,597.58

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