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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994,593.26, 2,991,889.88 and 498,685.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994,593.26, 2,991,889.88 and 498,685.26 is: 748,027.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994,593.26 : 2,991,889.88 = 498,685.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994,593.26/2,991,889.88 = 498,685.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994,593.26x = 2,991,889.88 × 498,685.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994,593.26x = 1,492,011,382,699.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,011,382,699.17/1,994,593.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,027.89

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