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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,835.72, 1,149,315.89 and 450,861.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,835.72, 1,149,315.89 and 450,861.59 is: 622,190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,835.72 : 1,149,315.89 = 450,861.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,835.72/1,149,315.89 = 450,861.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,835.72x = 1,149,315.89 × 450,861.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,835.72x = 518,182,390,196.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,182,390,196.65/832,835.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,190.40

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