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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,577.16, 1,111,094.42 and 497,961.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,577.16, 1,111,094.42 and 497,961.59 is: 746,088.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,577.16 : 1,111,094.42 = 497,961.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,577.16/1,111,094.42 = 497,961.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,577.16x = 1,111,094.42 × 497,961.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,577.16x = 553,282,335,978.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,282,335,978.05/741,577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,088.70

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