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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172,125.64, 1,757,838.54 and 498,204.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172,125.64, 1,757,838.54 and 498,204.02 is: 747,157.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172,125.64 : 1,757,838.54 = 498,204.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172,125.64/1,757,838.54 = 498,204.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172,125.64x = 1,757,838.54 × 498,204.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172,125.64x = 875,762,227,138.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,762,227,138.93/1,172,125.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,157.30

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