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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,845.81, 1,149,327.60 and 450,872.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,845.81, 1,149,327.60 and 450,872.58 is: 622,204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,845.81 : 1,149,327.60 = 450,872.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,845.81/1,149,327.60 = 450,872.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,845.81x = 1,149,327.60 × 450,872.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,845.81x = 518,200,300,277.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,200,300,277.21/832,845.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,204.37

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