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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,821.56, 1,149,284.22 and 450,839.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,821.56, 1,149,284.22 and 450,839.96 is: 622,153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,821.56 : 1,149,284.22 = 450,839.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,821.56/1,149,284.22 = 450,839.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,821.56x = 1,149,284.22 × 450,839.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,821.56x = 518,143,251,773.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,143,251,773.43/832,821.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,153.98

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