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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461,168.59, 2,191,958.63 and 450,372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461,168.59, 2,191,958.63 and 450,372.02 is: 675,621.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461,168.59 : 2,191,958.63 = 450,372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461,168.59/2,191,958.63 = 450,372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461,168.59x = 2,191,958.63 × 450,372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461,168.59x = 987,196,842,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,196,842,555.36/1,461,168.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,621.45

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