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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651,417, 2,477,541.82 and 469,465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651,417, 2,477,541.82 and 469,465 is: 704,315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651,417 : 2,477,541.82 = 469,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651,417/2,477,541.82 = 469,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651,417x = 2,477,541.82 × 469,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651,417x = 1,163,119,170,526.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,119,170,526.30/1,651,417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,315.85

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