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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,577.38, 1,111,094.68 and 497,961.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,577.38, 1,111,094.68 and 497,961.79 is: 746,088.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,577.38 : 1,111,094.68 = 497,961.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,577.38/1,111,094.68 = 497,961.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,577.38x = 1,111,094.68 × 497,961.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,577.38x = 553,282,694,886.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,282,694,886.08/741,577.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,088.96

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