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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834,371.70, 1,251,557.55 and 455,145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834,371.70, 1,251,557.55 and 455,145.90 is: 682,718.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834,371.70 : 1,251,557.55 = 455,145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834,371.70/1,251,557.55 = 455,145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834,371.70x = 1,251,557.55 × 455,145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834,371.70x = 569,641,287,496.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,641,287,496.55/834,371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,718.85

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