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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,831.73, 1,149,308.16 and 450,858.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,831.73, 1,149,308.16 and 450,858.50 is: 622,184.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,831.73 : 1,149,308.16 = 450,858.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,831.73/1,149,308.16 = 450,858.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,831.73x = 1,149,308.16 × 450,858.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,831.73x = 518,175,353,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,175,353,055.36/832,831.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,184.93

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