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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461,169.41, 2,191,959.85 and 450,372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461,169.41, 2,191,959.85 and 450,372.84 is: 675,622.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461,169.41 : 2,191,959.85 = 450,372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461,169.41/2,191,959.85 = 450,372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461,169.41x = 2,191,959.85 × 450,372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461,169.41x = 987,199,182,810.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,199,182,810.47/1,461,169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,622.67

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