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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,837.79, 1,149,318.73 and 450,863.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,837.79, 1,149,318.73 and 450,863.66 is: 622,193.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,837.79 : 1,149,318.73 = 450,863.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,837.79/1,149,318.73 = 450,863.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,837.79x = 1,149,318.73 × 450,863.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,837.79x = 518,186,043,931.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,186,043,931.34/832,837.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,193.24

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