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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,503.32, 1,147,474.28 and 449,530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,503.32, 1,147,474.28 and 449,530 is: 620,351.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,503.32 : 1,147,474.28 = 449,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,503.32/1,147,474.28 = 449,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,503.32x = 1,147,474.28 × 449,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,503.32x = 515,824,113,088.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,824,113,088.40/831,503.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,351.24

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