Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,811.74, 1,149,279.96 and 450,838.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 832,811.74, 1,149,279.96 and 450,838.24 is: 622,156.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832,811.74 : 1,149,279.96 = 450,838.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832,811.74/1,149,279.96 = 450,838.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832,811.74x = 1,149,279.96 × 450,838.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832,811.74x = 518,139,354,433.67 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 518,139,354,433.67/832,811.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,156.64
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