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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,817.72, 1,149,288.83 and 450,844.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,817.72, 1,149,288.83 and 450,844.50 is: 622,165.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,817.72 : 1,149,288.83 = 450,844.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,817.72/1,149,288.83 = 450,844.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,817.72x = 1,149,288.83 × 450,844.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,817.72x = 518,150,545,571.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,150,545,571.27/832,817.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,165.61

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