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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786,154.40, 2,679,231.60 and 456,458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786,154.40, 2,679,231.60 and 456,458.40 is: 684,687.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786,154.40 : 2,679,231.60 = 456,458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786,154.40/2,679,231.60 = 456,458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786,154.40x = 2,679,231.60 × 456,458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786,154.40x = 1,222,957,769,365.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,957,769,365.44/1,786,154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,687.60

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