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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771,481.60, 2,657,222.40 and 492,086.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771,481.60, 2,657,222.40 and 492,086.60 is: 738,129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771,481.60 : 2,657,222.40 = 492,086.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771,481.60/2,657,222.40 = 492,086.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771,481.60x = 2,657,222.40 × 492,086.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771,481.60x = 1,307,583,536,259.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,583,536,259.84/1,771,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,129.90

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