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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461,168.41, 2,191,958.35 and 450,371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461,168.41, 2,191,958.35 and 450,371.84 is: 675,621.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461,168.41 : 2,191,958.35 = 450,371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461,168.41/2,191,958.35 = 450,371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461,168.41x = 2,191,958.35 × 450,371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461,168.41x = 987,196,303,207.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,196,303,207.14/1,461,168.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,621.17

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