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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,463.90, 1,496,711.70 and 492,610.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,463.90, 1,496,711.70 and 492,610.80 is: 738,430.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,463.90 : 1,496,711.70 = 492,610.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,463.90/1,496,711.70 = 492,610.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,463.90x = 1,496,711.70 × 492,610.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,463.90x = 737,296,347,906.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,296,347,906.36/998,463.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,430.65

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