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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171,573.05, 1,757,015.09 and 497,649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171,573.05, 1,757,015.09 and 497,649 is: 746,327.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171,573.05 : 1,757,015.09 = 497,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171,573.05/1,757,015.09 = 497,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171,573.05x = 1,757,015.09 × 497,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171,573.05x = 874,376,802,523.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,376,802,523.41/1,171,573.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,327.17

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