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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771,478.10, 2,657,217.15 and 492,083.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771,478.10, 2,657,217.15 and 492,083.10 is: 738,124.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771,478.10 : 2,657,217.15 = 492,083.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771,478.10/2,657,217.15 = 492,083.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771,478.10x = 2,657,217.15 × 492,083.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771,478.10x = 1,307,571,652,545.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,571,652,545.16/1,771,478.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,124.65

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