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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466,408.61, 2,199,764.79 and 401,450.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466,408.61, 2,199,764.79 and 401,450.58 is: 602,217.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466,408.61 : 2,199,764.79 = 401,450.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466,408.61/2,199,764.79 = 401,450.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466,408.61x = 2,199,764.79 × 401,450.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466,408.61x = 883,096,850,809.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,096,850,809.08/1,466,408.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,217.45

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