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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,848.81, 1,149,331.74 and 450,875.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,848.81, 1,149,331.74 and 450,875.58 is: 622,208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,848.81 : 1,149,331.74 = 450,875.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,848.81/1,149,331.74 = 450,875.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,848.81x = 1,149,331.74 × 450,875.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,848.81x = 518,205,614,884.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,205,614,884.91/832,848.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,208.51

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