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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,201.98, 1,112,030.51 and 498,586.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,201.98, 1,112,030.51 and 498,586.49 is: 747,024.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,201.98 : 1,112,030.51 = 498,586.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,201.98/1,112,030.51 = 498,586.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,201.98x = 1,112,030.51 × 498,586.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,201.98x = 554,443,380,700.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,443,380,700.73/742,201.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,024.93

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