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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172,236.86, 1,758,212.73 and 498,589.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172,236.86, 1,758,212.73 and 498,589.02 is: 747,822.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172,236.86 : 1,758,212.73 = 498,589.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172,236.86/1,758,212.73 = 498,589.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172,236.86x = 1,758,212.73 × 498,589.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172,236.86x = 876,625,562,002.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,625,562,002.23/1,172,236.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,822.89

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