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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778,242.58, 2,667,269.76 and 498,939.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778,242.58, 2,667,269.76 and 498,939.14 is: 748,382.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778,242.58 : 2,667,269.76 = 498,939.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778,242.58/2,667,269.76 = 498,939.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778,242.58x = 2,667,269.76 × 498,939.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778,242.58x = 1,330,805,280,202.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,805,280,202.41/1,778,242.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,382.30

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