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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462,333.80, 2,192,696.84 and 451,179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462,333.80, 2,192,696.84 and 451,179.84 is: 676,521.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462,333.80 : 2,192,696.84 = 451,179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462,333.80/2,192,696.84 = 451,179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462,333.80x = 2,192,696.84 × 451,179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462,333.80x = 989,300,609,439.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,300,609,439.71/1,462,333.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,521.74

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