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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994,611.28, 2,991,916.88 and 498,703.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994,611.28, 2,991,916.88 and 498,703.28 is: 748,054.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994,611.28 : 2,991,916.88 = 498,703.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994,611.28/2,991,916.88 = 498,703.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994,611.28x = 2,991,916.88 × 498,703.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994,611.28x = 1,492,078,761,543.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,078,761,543.37/1,994,611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,054.91

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