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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833,291.64, 1,149,947.82 and 451,323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833,291.64, 1,149,947.82 and 451,323 is: 622,828.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833,291.64 : 1,149,947.82 = 451,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833,291.64/1,149,947.82 = 451,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833,291.64x = 1,149,947.82 × 451,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833,291.64x = 518,997,899,965.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,997,899,965.86/833,291.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,828.64

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