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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563,457.71, 2,345,161.86 and 498,492.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563,457.71, 2,345,161.86 and 498,492.57 is: 747,730.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563,457.71 : 2,345,161.86 = 498,492.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563,457.71/2,345,161.86 = 498,492.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563,457.71x = 2,345,161.86 × 498,492.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563,457.71x = 1,169,045,762,657.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,045,762,657.38/1,563,457.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,730.98

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