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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461,852.65, 2,193,091.97 and 437,263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461,852.65, 2,193,091.97 and 437,263.40 is: 655,988.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461,852.65 : 2,193,091.97 = 437,263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461,852.65/2,193,091.97 = 437,263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461,852.65x = 2,193,091.97 × 437,263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461,852.65x = 958,958,838,163.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,958,838,163.12/1,461,852.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,988.72

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