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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,838.16, 1,149,319.25 and 450,864.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,838.16, 1,149,319.25 and 450,864.03 is: 622,193.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,838.16 : 1,149,319.25 = 450,864.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,838.16/1,149,319.25 = 450,864.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,838.16x = 1,149,319.25 × 450,864.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,838.16x = 518,186,709,938.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,186,709,938.74/832,838.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,193.76

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