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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336,311, 2,004,427.62 and 494,844.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336,311, 2,004,427.62 and 494,844.12 is: 742,251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336,311 : 2,004,427.62 = 494,844.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336,311/2,004,427.62 = 494,844.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336,311x = 2,004,427.62 × 494,844.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336,311x = 991,879,221,722.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,879,221,722.60/1,336,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,251.78

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