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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833,235.66, 1,149,864.12 and 451,263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833,235.66, 1,149,864.12 and 451,263.96 is: 622,743.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833,235.66 : 1,149,864.12 = 451,263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833,235.66/1,149,864.12 = 451,263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833,235.66x = 1,149,864.12 × 451,263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833,235.66x = 518,892,236,253.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,892,236,253.12/833,235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,743.67

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