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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073,651, 3,110,476.50 and 497,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073,651, 3,110,476.50 and 497,715 is: 746,572.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073,651 : 3,110,476.50 = 497,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073,651/3,110,476.50 = 497,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073,651x = 3,110,476.50 × 497,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073,651x = 1,548,130,811,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,130,811,197.50/2,073,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,572.50

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