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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,237.88, 1,154,020.62 and 454,272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,237.88, 1,154,020.62 and 454,272.12 is: 626,902.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,237.88 : 1,154,020.62 = 454,272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,237.88/1,154,020.62 = 454,272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,237.88x = 1,154,020.62 × 454,272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,237.88x = 524,239,393,571.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,239,393,571.11/836,237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,902.23

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