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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461,034.51, 2,191,906.48 and 450,156.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461,034.51, 2,191,906.48 and 450,156.42 is: 675,343.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461,034.51 : 2,191,906.48 = 450,156.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461,034.51/2,191,906.48 = 450,156.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461,034.51x = 2,191,906.48 × 450,156.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461,034.51x = 986,700,774,996.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,700,774,996.32/1,461,034.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,343.92

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