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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,832.69, 1,149,309.50 and 450,859.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,832.69, 1,149,309.50 and 450,859.47 is: 622,186.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,832.69 : 1,149,309.50 = 450,859.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,832.69/1,149,309.50 = 450,859.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,832.69x = 1,149,309.50 × 450,859.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,832.69x = 518,177,069,781.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,177,069,781.67/832,832.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,186.27

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