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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172,211.50, 1,758,545.76 and 498,285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172,211.50, 1,758,545.76 and 498,285.02 is: 747,524.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172,211.50 : 1,758,545.76 = 498,285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172,211.50/1,758,545.76 = 498,285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172,211.50x = 1,758,545.76 × 498,285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172,211.50x = 876,257,009,192.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,257,009,192.52/1,172,211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,524.67

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