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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453,263, 2,180,244.60 and 455,991

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453,263, 2,180,244.60 and 455,991 is: 684,096.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453,263 : 2,180,244.60 = 455,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453,263/2,180,244.60 = 455,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453,263x = 2,180,244.60 × 455,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453,263x = 994,171,915,398.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,171,915,398.60/1,453,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,096.35

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