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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254,231.40, 1,880,802.78 and 455,247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254,231.40, 1,880,802.78 and 455,247.40 is: 682,673.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254,231.40 : 1,880,802.78 = 455,247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254,231.40/1,880,802.78 = 455,247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254,231.40x = 1,880,802.78 × 455,247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254,231.40x = 856,230,575,507.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,230,575,507.77/1,254,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,673.53

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