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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253,589, 1,881,130.68 and 454,932.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253,589, 1,881,130.68 and 454,932.96 is: 682,670.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253,589 : 1,881,130.68 = 454,932.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253,589/1,881,130.68 = 454,932.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253,589x = 1,881,130.68 × 454,932.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253,589x = 855,788,348,399.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,788,348,399.21/1,253,589
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,670.59

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