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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,578.16, 1,111,095.91 and 497,962.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,578.16, 1,111,095.91 and 497,962.59 is: 746,090.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,578.16 : 1,111,095.91 = 497,962.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,578.16/1,111,095.91 = 497,962.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,578.16x = 1,111,095.91 × 497,962.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,578.16x = 553,284,197,082.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,284,197,082.01/741,578.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,090.20

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