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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,257, 1,152,655.50 and 453,283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,257, 1,152,655.50 and 453,283.86 is: 625,532.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,257 : 1,152,655.50 = 453,283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,257/1,152,655.50 = 453,283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,257x = 1,152,655.50 × 453,283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,257x = 522,480,134,290.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,480,134,290.23/835,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,532.18

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