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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,832.82, 1,149,309.67 and 450,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,832.82, 1,149,309.67 and 450,859.60 is: 622,186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,832.82 : 1,149,309.67 = 450,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,832.82/1,149,309.67 = 450,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,832.82x = 1,149,309.67 × 450,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,832.82x = 518,177,292,345.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,177,292,345.78/832,832.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,186.45

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