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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,819.72, 1,149,291.60 and 450,846.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,819.72, 1,149,291.60 and 450,846.50 is: 622,168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,819.72 : 1,149,291.60 = 450,846.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,819.72/1,149,291.60 = 450,846.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,819.72x = 1,149,291.60 × 450,846.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,819.72x = 518,154,095,339.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,154,095,339.40/832,819.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,168.38

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