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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,086.02, 1,148,277.78 and 450,111.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,086.02, 1,148,277.78 and 450,111.86 is: 621,153.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,086.02 : 1,148,277.78 = 450,111.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,086.02/1,148,277.78 = 450,111.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,086.02x = 1,148,277.78 × 450,111.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,086.02x = 516,853,447,352.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,853,447,352.47/832,086.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,153.87

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