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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451,245.21, 2,176,872.57 and 440,375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451,245.21, 2,176,872.57 and 440,375.54 is: 660,564.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451,245.21 : 2,176,872.57 = 440,375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451,245.21/2,176,872.57 = 440,375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451,245.21x = 2,176,872.57 × 440,375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451,245.21x = 958,641,422,640.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,641,422,640.58/1,451,245.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,564.75

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