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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074,390, 3,111,585 and 498,454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074,390, 3,111,585 and 498,454 is: 747,681

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074,390 : 3,111,585 = 498,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074,390/3,111,585 = 498,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074,390x = 3,111,585 × 498,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074,390x = 1,550,981,989,590
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,981,989,590/2,074,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,681

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