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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994,607.64, 2,991,911.32 and 498,699.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994,607.64, 2,991,911.32 and 498,699.64 is: 748,049.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994,607.64 : 2,991,911.32 = 498,699.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994,607.64/2,991,911.32 = 498,699.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994,607.64x = 2,991,911.32 × 498,699.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994,607.64x = 1,492,065,081,989.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,065,081,989.62/1,994,607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,049.42

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