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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,869.22, 1,154,883.62 and 454,896

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,869.22, 1,154,883.62 and 454,896 is: 627,758.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,869.22 : 1,154,883.62 = 454,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,869.22/1,154,883.62 = 454,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,869.22x = 1,154,883.62 × 454,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,869.22x = 525,351,940,340.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,351,940,340.76/836,869.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,758.71

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