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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342,737, 2,014,105.50 and 456,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342,737, 2,014,105.50 and 456,273 is: 684,409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342,737 : 2,014,105.50 = 456,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342,737/2,014,105.50 = 456,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342,737x = 2,014,105.50 × 456,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342,737x = 918,981,958,801.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,981,958,801.50/1,342,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,409.50

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