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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683,848.82, 943,841.77 and 450,866.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683,848.82, 943,841.77 and 450,866.68 is: 622,281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683,848.82 : 943,841.77 = 450,866.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683,848.82/943,841.77 = 450,866.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683,848.82x = 943,841.77 × 450,866.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683,848.82x = 425,546,804,453.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,546,804,453.01/683,848.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,281.99

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