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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754,371.30, 2,631,634.71 and 492,170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754,371.30, 2,631,634.71 and 492,170.98 is: 738,278.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754,371.30 : 2,631,634.71 = 492,170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754,371.30/2,631,634.71 = 492,170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754,371.30x = 2,631,634.71 × 492,170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754,371.30x = 1,295,214,234,222.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,214,234,222.72/1,754,371.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,278.28

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