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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,867.98, 1,147,978.58 and 449,894.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,867.98, 1,147,978.58 and 449,894.77 is: 620,855.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,867.98 : 1,147,978.58 = 449,894.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,867.98/1,147,978.58 = 449,894.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,867.98x = 1,147,978.58 × 449,894.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,867.98x = 516,469,559,214.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,469,559,214.03/831,867.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,855.20

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