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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238,427.96, 1,858,470.42 and 450,459.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238,427.96, 1,858,470.42 and 450,459.96 is: 675,991.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238,427.96 : 1,858,470.42 = 450,459.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238,427.96/1,858,470.42 = 450,459.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238,427.96x = 1,858,470.42 × 450,459.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238,427.96x = 837,166,511,054.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,166,511,054.38/1,238,427.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,991.29

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