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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,816.74, 1,149,286.86 and 450,843.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,816.74, 1,149,286.86 and 450,843.24 is: 622,163.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,816.74 : 1,149,286.86 = 450,843.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,816.74/1,149,286.86 = 450,843.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,816.74x = 1,149,286.86 × 450,843.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,816.74x = 518,148,211,651.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,148,211,651.83/832,816.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,163.54

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