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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644,009, 2,466,013.50 and 462,057

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644,009, 2,466,013.50 and 462,057 is: 693,085.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644,009 : 2,466,013.50 = 462,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644,009/2,466,013.50 = 462,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644,009x = 2,466,013.50 × 462,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644,009x = 1,139,438,799,769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,438,799,769.50/1,644,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,085.50

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