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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755,536.88, 2,633,403.60 and 493,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755,536.88, 2,633,403.60 and 493,266 is: 739,926.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755,536.88 : 2,633,403.60 = 493,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755,536.88/2,633,403.60 = 493,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755,536.88x = 2,633,403.60 × 493,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755,536.88x = 1,298,968,460,157.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,968,460,157.60/1,755,536.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,926.61

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