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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,829.73, 1,149,305.40 and 450,856.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,829.73, 1,149,305.40 and 450,856.50 is: 622,182.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,829.73 : 1,149,305.40 = 450,856.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,829.73/1,149,305.40 = 450,856.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,829.73x = 1,149,305.40 × 450,856.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,829.73x = 518,171,810,075.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,171,810,075.10/832,829.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,182.17

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