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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,961.62, 1,148,103.28 and 449,987.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,961.62, 1,148,103.28 and 449,987.49 is: 620,980.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,961.62 : 1,148,103.28 = 449,987.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,961.62/1,148,103.28 = 449,987.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,961.62x = 1,148,103.28 × 449,987.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,961.62x = 516,632,113,227.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,632,113,227.97/831,961.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,980.70

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