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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,299.08, 1,155,464.58 and 455,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,299.08, 1,155,464.58 and 455,329 is: 628,349.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,299.08 : 1,155,464.58 = 455,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,299.08/1,155,464.58 = 455,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,299.08x = 1,155,464.58 × 455,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,299.08x = 526,116,531,746.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,116,531,746.82/837,299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,349.59

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