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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453,265, 2,180,247.60 and 455,993

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453,265, 2,180,247.60 and 455,993 is: 684,099.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453,265 : 2,180,247.60 = 455,993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453,265/2,180,247.60 = 455,993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453,265x = 2,180,247.60 × 455,993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453,265x = 994,177,643,866.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,177,643,866.80/1,453,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,099.35

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