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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,798,278.95, 2,697,356.21 and 450,453.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,798,278.95, 2,697,356.21 and 450,453.17 is: 675,664.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,798,278.95 : 2,697,356.21 = 450,453.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,798,278.95/2,697,356.21 = 450,453.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,798,278.95x = 2,697,356.21 × 450,453.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,798,278.95x = 1,215,032,639,674.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,032,639,674.64/1,798,278.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,664.16

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