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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497,813, 2,246,719.50 and 500,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497,813, 2,246,719.50 and 500,541 is: 750,811.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497,813 : 2,246,719.50 = 500,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497,813/2,246,719.50 = 500,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497,813x = 2,246,719.50 × 500,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497,813x = 1,124,575,225,249.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,575,225,249.50/1,497,813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,811.50

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