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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077,239, 3,115,858.50 and 501,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077,239, 3,115,858.50 and 501,303 is: 751,954.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077,239 : 3,115,858.50 = 501,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077,239/3,115,858.50 = 501,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077,239x = 3,115,858.50 × 501,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077,239x = 1,561,989,213,625.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,989,213,625.50/2,077,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,954.50

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