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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461,283.56, 2,192,143.50 and 450,321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461,283.56, 2,192,143.50 and 450,321.48 is: 675,549.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461,283.56 : 2,192,143.50 = 450,321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461,283.56/2,192,143.50 = 450,321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461,283.56x = 2,192,143.50 × 450,321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461,283.56x = 987,169,305,292.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,169,305,292.38/1,461,283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,549.45

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