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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074,573.80, 3,111,860.70 and 498,637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074,573.80, 3,111,860.70 and 498,637.80 is: 747,956.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074,573.80 : 3,111,860.70 = 498,637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074,573.80/3,111,860.70 = 498,637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074,573.80x = 3,111,860.70 × 498,637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074,573.80x = 1,551,691,373,354.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,691,373,354.46/2,074,573.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,956.70

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