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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,823.74, 1,149,296.52 and 450,850.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,823.74, 1,149,296.52 and 450,850.24 is: 622,173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,823.74 : 1,149,296.52 = 450,850.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,823.74/1,149,296.52 = 450,850.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,823.74x = 1,149,296.52 × 450,850.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,823.74x = 518,160,611,873.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,160,611,873.17/832,823.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,173.20

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