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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452,977.63, 2,179,798.13 and 442,242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452,977.63, 2,179,798.13 and 442,242.82 is: 663,465.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452,977.63 : 2,179,798.13 = 442,242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452,977.63/2,179,798.13 = 442,242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452,977.63x = 2,179,798.13 × 442,242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452,977.63x = 964,000,061,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,000,061,142.94/1,452,977.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,465.18

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