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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074,381.50, 3,111,572.25 and 498,445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074,381.50, 3,111,572.25 and 498,445.50 is: 747,668.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074,381.50 : 3,111,572.25 = 498,445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074,381.50/3,111,572.25 = 498,445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074,381.50x = 3,111,572.25 × 498,445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074,381.50x = 1,550,949,185,937.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,949,185,937.38/2,074,381.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,668.25

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