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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498,631, 2,248,223.74 and 474,219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498,631, 2,248,223.74 and 474,219.20 is: 711,416.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498,631 : 2,248,223.74 = 474,219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498,631/2,248,223.74 = 474,219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498,631x = 2,248,223.74 × 474,219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498,631x = 1,066,150,863,403.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,150,863,403.81/1,498,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,416.53

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