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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498,632, 2,248,225.24 and 474,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498,632, 2,248,225.24 and 474,220.20 is: 711,418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498,632 : 2,248,225.24 = 474,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498,632/2,248,225.24 = 474,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498,632x = 2,248,225.24 × 474,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498,632x = 1,066,153,822,957.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,153,822,957.85/1,498,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,418.03

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