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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,248, 1,152,643.05 and 453,274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,248, 1,152,643.05 and 453,274.86 is: 625,519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,248 : 1,152,643.05 = 453,274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,248/1,152,643.05 = 453,274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,248x = 1,152,643.05 × 453,274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,248x = 522,464,117,118.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,464,117,118.72/835,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,519.75

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