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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,857.84, 1,149,344.19 and 450,884.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,857.84, 1,149,344.19 and 450,884.61 is: 622,220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,857.84 : 1,149,344.19 = 450,884.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,857.84/1,149,344.19 = 450,884.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,857.84x = 1,149,344.19 × 450,884.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,857.84x = 518,221,606,863.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,221,606,863.92/832,857.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,220.96

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