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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,817.24, 1,149,287.55 and 450,843.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,817.24, 1,149,287.55 and 450,843.74 is: 622,164.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,817.24 : 1,149,287.55 = 450,843.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,817.24/1,149,287.55 = 450,843.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,817.24x = 1,149,287.55 × 450,843.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,817.24x = 518,149,097,377.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,149,097,377.44/832,817.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,164.23

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