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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,506.74, 1,422,472.93 and 498,979.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,506.74, 1,422,472.93 and 498,979.69 is: 748,318.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,506.74 : 1,422,472.93 = 498,979.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,506.74/1,422,472.93 = 498,979.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,506.74x = 1,422,472.93 × 498,979.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,506.74x = 709,785,101,644.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,785,101,644.79/948,506.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,318.46

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