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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,828.86, 1,149,307.50 and 450,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,828.86, 1,149,307.50 and 450,855.60 is: 622,182.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,828.86 : 1,149,307.50 = 450,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,828.86/1,149,307.50 = 450,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,828.86x = 1,149,307.50 × 450,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,828.86x = 518,171,722,497
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,171,722,497/832,828.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,182.72

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