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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994,591.25, 2,991,886.88 and 498,683.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994,591.25, 2,991,886.88 and 498,683.25 is: 748,024.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994,591.25 : 2,991,886.88 = 498,683.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994,591.25/2,991,886.88 = 498,683.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994,591.25x = 2,991,886.88 × 498,683.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994,591.25x = 1,492,003,870,457.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,003,870,457.34/1,994,591.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,024.88

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