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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509,049.41, 2,263,799.15 and 498,278.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509,049.41, 2,263,799.15 and 498,278.13 is: 747,491.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509,049.41 : 2,263,799.15 = 498,278.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509,049.41/2,263,799.15 = 498,278.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509,049.41x = 2,263,799.15 × 498,278.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509,049.41x = 1,128,001,607,157.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,001,607,157.59/1,509,049.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,491.50

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