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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361,278.52, 2,042,225.04 and 450,458.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361,278.52, 2,042,225.04 and 450,458.68 is: 675,789.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361,278.52 : 2,042,225.04 = 450,458.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361,278.52/2,042,225.04 = 450,458.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361,278.52x = 2,042,225.04 × 450,458.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361,278.52x = 919,937,995,781.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,937,995,781.35/1,361,278.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,789.69

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