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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833,322.14, 1,149,986.40 and 451,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833,322.14, 1,149,986.40 and 451,349 is: 622,862.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833,322.14 : 1,149,986.40 = 451,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833,322.14/1,149,986.40 = 451,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833,322.14x = 1,149,986.40 × 451,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833,322.14x = 519,045,211,653.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,045,211,653.60/833,322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,862.62

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