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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,570.17, 1,111,083.93 and 497,954.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,570.17, 1,111,083.93 and 497,954.60 is: 746,078.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,570.17 : 1,111,083.93 = 497,954.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,570.17/1,111,083.93 = 497,954.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,570.17x = 1,111,083.93 × 497,954.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,570.17x = 553,269,351,439.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,269,351,439.81/741,570.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,078.22

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