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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329,441.96, 1,994,425.82 and 488,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329,441.96, 1,994,425.82 and 488,001 is: 732,098.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329,441.96 : 1,994,425.82 = 488,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329,441.96/1,994,425.82 = 488,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329,441.96x = 1,994,425.82 × 488,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329,441.96x = 973,281,794,585.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,281,794,585.82/1,329,441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,098.00

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