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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465,531.38, 2,198,610.48 and 454,631.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465,531.38, 2,198,610.48 and 454,631.40 is: 682,044.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465,531.38 : 2,198,610.48 = 454,631.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465,531.38/2,198,610.48 = 454,631.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465,531.38x = 2,198,610.48 × 454,631.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465,531.38x = 999,557,360,577.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,557,360,577.07/1,465,531.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,044.32

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