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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509,049.53, 2,263,799.34 and 498,278.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509,049.53, 2,263,799.34 and 498,278.25 is: 747,491.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509,049.53 : 2,263,799.34 = 498,278.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509,049.53/2,263,799.34 = 498,278.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509,049.53x = 2,263,799.34 × 498,278.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509,049.53x = 1,128,001,973,486.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,001,973,486.36/1,509,049.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,491.68

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