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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712,493, 2,568,891.22 and 450,320.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712,493, 2,568,891.22 and 450,320.63 is: 675,520.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712,493 : 2,568,891.22 = 450,320.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712,493/2,568,891.22 = 450,320.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712,493x = 2,568,891.22 × 450,320.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712,493x = 1,156,824,701,154.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,824,701,154.66/1,712,493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,520.83

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