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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,833.69, 1,149,310.88 and 450,860.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,833.69, 1,149,310.88 and 450,860.47 is: 622,187.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,833.69 : 1,149,310.88 = 450,860.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,833.69/1,149,310.88 = 450,860.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,833.69x = 1,149,310.88 × 450,860.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,833.69x = 518,178,843,532.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,178,843,532.91/832,833.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,187.66

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