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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457,231.86, 2,185,993.60 and 446,342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457,231.86, 2,185,993.60 and 446,342.14 is: 669,557.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457,231.86 : 2,185,993.60 = 446,342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457,231.86/2,185,993.60 = 446,342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457,231.86x = 2,185,993.60 × 446,342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457,231.86x = 975,701,061,450.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,701,061,450.30/1,457,231.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,557.87

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