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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,822.23, 1,149,295.05 and 450,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,822.23, 1,149,295.05 and 450,849 is: 622,171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,822.23 : 1,149,295.05 = 450,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,822.23/1,149,295.05 = 450,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,822.23x = 1,149,295.05 × 450,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,822.23x = 518,158,523,997.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,158,523,997.45/832,822.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,171.82

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