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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,829.88, 1,149,308.94 and 450,856.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,829.88, 1,149,308.94 and 450,856.65 is: 622,184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,829.88 : 1,149,308.94 = 450,856.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,829.88/1,149,308.94 = 450,856.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,829.88x = 1,149,308.94 × 450,856.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,829.88x = 518,173,578,503.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,173,578,503.45/832,829.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,184.18

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