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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007,278.61, 1,509,968.12 and 501,361.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007,278.61, 1,509,968.12 and 501,361.25 is: 751,569.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007,278.61 : 1,509,968.12 = 501,361.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007,278.61/1,509,968.12 = 501,361.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007,278.61x = 1,509,968.12 × 501,361.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007,278.61x = 757,039,494,046.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,039,494,046.70/1,007,278.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,569.12

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