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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,832.92, 1,147,932.90 and 449,859.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,832.92, 1,147,932.90 and 449,859.72 is: 620,808.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,832.92 : 1,147,932.90 = 449,859.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,832.92/1,147,932.90 = 449,859.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,832.92x = 1,147,932.90 × 449,859.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,832.92x = 516,408,772,972.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,408,772,972.79/831,832.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,808.29

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