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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,878.47, 1,147,992.28 and 449,905.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,878.47, 1,147,992.28 and 449,905.25 is: 620,869.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,878.47 : 1,147,992.28 = 449,905.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,878.47/1,147,992.28 = 449,905.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,878.47x = 1,147,992.28 × 449,905.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,878.47x = 516,487,753,731.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,487,753,731.47/831,878.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,869.24

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