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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,824.74, 1,149,298.50 and 450,851.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,824.74, 1,149,298.50 and 450,851.50 is: 622,175.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,824.74 : 1,149,298.50 = 450,851.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,824.74/1,149,298.50 = 450,851.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,824.74x = 1,149,298.50 × 450,851.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,824.74x = 518,162,952,672.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,162,952,672.75/832,824.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,175.26

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