Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073,653, 3,110,479.50 and 497,717
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,073,653, 3,110,479.50 and 497,717 is: 746,575.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,073,653 : 3,110,479.50 = 497,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,073,653/3,110,479.50 = 497,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,073,653x = 3,110,479.50 × 497,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,073,653x = 1,548,138,525,301.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,548,138,525,301.50/2,073,653 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746,575.50
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