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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,852.76, 1,149,337.20 and 450,879.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,852.76, 1,149,337.20 and 450,879.56 is: 622,214.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,852.76 : 1,149,337.20 = 450,879.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,852.76/1,149,337.20 = 450,879.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,852.76x = 1,149,337.20 × 450,879.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,852.76x = 518,212,651,027.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,212,651,027.63/832,852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,214.00

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