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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,844.84, 1,149,325.80 and 465,322.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,844.84, 1,149,325.80 and 465,322.06 is: 642,144.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,844.84 : 1,149,325.80 = 465,322.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,844.84/1,149,325.80 = 465,322.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,844.84x = 1,149,325.80 × 465,322.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,844.84x = 534,806,648,867.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,806,648,867.15/832,844.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,144.40

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