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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562,999.94, 2,344,474.32 and 498,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562,999.94, 2,344,474.32 and 498,027.60 is: 747,033.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562,999.94 : 2,344,474.32 = 498,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562,999.94/2,344,474.32 = 498,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562,999.94x = 2,344,474.32 × 498,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562,999.94x = 1,167,612,918,851.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,612,918,851.23/1,562,999.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,033.25

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