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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,234.88, 1,154,016.48 and 454,269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,234.88, 1,154,016.48 and 454,269.12 is: 626,898.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,234.88 : 1,154,016.48 = 454,269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,234.88/1,154,016.48 = 454,269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,234.88x = 1,154,016.48 × 454,269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,234.88x = 524,234,050,835.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,234,050,835.10/836,234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,898.09

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