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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,673.86, 1,154,609.42 and 454,700.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,673.86, 1,154,609.42 and 454,700.72 is: 627,486.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,673.86 : 1,154,609.42 = 454,700.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,673.86/1,154,609.42 = 454,700.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,673.86x = 1,154,609.42 × 454,700.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,673.86x = 525,001,734,592.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,001,734,592.78/836,673.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,486.72

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