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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,822.74, 1,149,295.74 and 450,849.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,822.74, 1,149,295.74 and 450,849.50 is: 622,172.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,822.74 : 1,149,295.74 = 450,849.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,822.74/1,149,295.74 = 450,849.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,822.74x = 1,149,295.74 × 450,849.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,822.74x = 518,159,409,731.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,159,409,731.13/832,822.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,172.50

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