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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,946.60, 1,154,972.70 and 454,983

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,946.60, 1,154,972.70 and 454,983 is: 627,869.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,946.60 : 1,154,972.70 = 454,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,946.60/1,154,972.70 = 454,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,946.60x = 1,154,972.70 × 454,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,946.60x = 525,492,943,964.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,492,943,964.10/836,946.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,869.14

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