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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397,480.42, 2,096,663.70 and 498,902.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397,480.42, 2,096,663.70 and 498,902.88 is: 748,512.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397,480.42 : 2,096,663.70 = 498,902.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397,480.42/2,096,663.70 = 498,902.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397,480.42x = 2,096,663.70 × 498,902.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397,480.42x = 1,046,031,558,321.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,031,558,321.46/1,397,480.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,512.50

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