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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,830.73, 1,149,306.78 and 450,857.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,830.73, 1,149,306.78 and 450,857.50 is: 622,183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,830.73 : 1,149,306.78 = 450,857.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,830.73/1,149,306.78 = 450,857.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,830.73x = 1,149,306.78 × 450,857.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,830.73x = 518,173,581,563.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,173,581,563.85/832,830.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,183.55

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