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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,186.84, 1,148,414.88 and 450,213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,186.84, 1,148,414.88 and 450,213.72 is: 621,293.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,186.84 : 1,148,414.88 = 450,213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,186.84/1,148,414.88 = 450,213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,186.84x = 1,148,414.88 × 450,213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,186.84x = 517,032,135,228.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,032,135,228.15/832,186.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,293.33

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