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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247,182.60, 1,868,009.10 and 498,843.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247,182.60, 1,868,009.10 and 498,843.40 is: 747,159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247,182.60 : 1,868,009.10 = 498,843.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247,182.60/1,868,009.10 = 498,843.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247,182.60x = 1,868,009.10 × 498,843.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247,182.60x = 931,844,010,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,844,010,674.94/1,247,182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,159.25

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