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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331,673.88, 1,997,709.72 and 490,161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331,673.88, 1,997,709.72 and 490,161.64 is: 735,315.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331,673.88 : 1,997,709.72 = 490,161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331,673.88/1,997,709.72 = 490,161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331,673.88x = 1,997,709.72 × 490,161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331,673.88x = 979,200,672,599.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,200,672,599.14/1,331,673.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,315.67

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