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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,842.20, 1,149,320.94 and 450,868.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,842.20, 1,149,320.94 and 450,868.88 is: 622,198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,842.20 : 1,149,320.94 = 450,868.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,842.20/1,149,320.94 = 450,868.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,842.20x = 1,149,320.94 × 450,868.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,842.20x = 518,193,044,978.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,193,044,978.35/832,842.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,198.35

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