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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258,158.83, 1,886,204.88 and 499,674.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258,158.83, 1,886,204.88 and 499,674.42 is: 749,101.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258,158.83 : 1,886,204.88 = 499,674.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258,158.83/1,886,204.88 = 499,674.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258,158.83x = 1,886,204.88 × 499,674.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258,158.83x = 942,488,329,415.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,488,329,415.17/1,258,158.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,101.23

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