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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,464.90, 1,496,713.20 and 492,611.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,464.90, 1,496,713.20 and 492,611.80 is: 738,432.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,464.90 : 1,496,713.20 = 492,611.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,464.90/1,496,713.20 = 492,611.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,464.90x = 1,496,713.20 × 492,611.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,464.90x = 737,298,583,535.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,298,583,535.76/998,464.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,432.15

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