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