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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855,801, 2,783,701.50 and 454,969

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855,801, 2,783,701.50 and 454,969 is: 682,453.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855,801 : 2,783,701.50 = 454,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855,801/2,783,701.50 = 454,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855,801x = 2,783,701.50 × 454,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855,801x = 1,266,497,887,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,497,887,753.50/1,855,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,453.50

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