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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,242, 1,152,634.77 and 453,268.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,242, 1,152,634.77 and 453,268.86 is: 625,511.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,242 : 1,152,634.77 = 453,268.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,242/1,152,634.77 = 453,268.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,242x = 1,152,634.77 × 453,268.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,242x = 522,453,448,194.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,453,448,194.26/835,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,511.47

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