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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498,406.60, 2,247,804.30 and 740,635.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498,406.60, 2,247,804.30 and 740,635.40 is: 1,111,049.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498,406.60 : 2,247,804.30 = 740,635.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498,406.60/2,247,804.30 = 740,635.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498,406.60x = 2,247,804.30 × 740,635.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498,406.60x = 1,664,803,436,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,803,436,852.22/1,498,406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111,049.19

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