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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,838.10, 1,149,319.16 and 450,863.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,838.10, 1,149,319.16 and 450,863.97 is: 622,193.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,838.10 : 1,149,319.16 = 450,863.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,838.10/1,149,319.16 = 450,863.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,838.10x = 1,149,319.16 × 450,863.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,838.10x = 518,186,597,528.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,186,597,528.53/832,838.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,193.68

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