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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833,317.14, 1,149,979.50 and 451,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833,317.14, 1,149,979.50 and 451,344 is: 622,855.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833,317.14 : 1,149,979.50 = 451,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833,317.14/1,149,979.50 = 451,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833,317.14x = 1,149,979.50 × 451,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833,317.14x = 519,036,347,448
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,036,347,448/833,317.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,855.72

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