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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572,427.52, 2,358,628.32 and 450,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572,427.52, 2,358,628.32 and 450,497.60 is: 675,742.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572,427.52 : 2,358,628.32 = 450,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572,427.52/2,358,628.32 = 450,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572,427.52x = 2,358,628.32 × 450,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572,427.52x = 1,062,556,397,452.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,556,397,452.03/1,572,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,742.69

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