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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994,603.01, 2,991,904.38 and 498,695.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994,603.01, 2,991,904.38 and 498,695.01 is: 748,042.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994,603.01 : 2,991,904.38 = 498,695.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994,603.01/2,991,904.38 = 498,695.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994,603.01x = 2,991,904.38 × 498,695.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994,603.01x = 1,492,047,784,703.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,047,784,703.14/1,994,603.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,042.48

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