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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253,550, 1,881,072.18 and 454,893.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253,550, 1,881,072.18 and 454,893.87 is: 682,611.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253,550 : 1,881,072.18 = 454,893.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253,550/1,881,072.18 = 454,893.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253,550x = 1,881,072.18 × 454,893.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253,550x = 855,688,203,709.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,688,203,709.54/1,253,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,611.95

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