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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994,599.46, 2,991,899.17 and 498,691.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994,599.46, 2,991,899.17 and 498,691.46 is: 748,037.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994,599.46 : 2,991,899.17 = 498,691.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994,599.46/2,991,899.17 = 498,691.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994,599.46x = 2,991,899.17 × 498,691.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994,599.46x = 1,492,034,565,260.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,034,565,260.09/1,994,599.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,037.18

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