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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,811.58, 1,149,283.62 and 450,838.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,811.58, 1,149,283.62 and 450,838.35 is: 622,158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,811.58 : 1,149,283.62 = 450,838.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,811.58/1,149,283.62 = 450,838.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,811.58x = 1,149,283.62 × 450,838.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,811.58x = 518,141,130,922.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,141,130,922.83/832,811.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,158.89

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