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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,839.13, 1,149,320.59 and 450,865

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,839.13, 1,149,320.59 and 450,865 is: 622,195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,839.13 : 1,149,320.59 = 450,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,839.13/1,149,320.59 = 450,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,839.13x = 1,149,320.59 × 450,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,839.13x = 518,188,426,683.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,188,426,683.19/832,839.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,195.10

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