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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,859.84, 1,149,346.96 and 450,886.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,859.84, 1,149,346.96 and 450,886.62 is: 622,223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,859.84 : 1,149,346.96 = 450,886.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,859.84/1,149,346.96 = 450,886.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,859.84x = 1,149,346.96 × 450,886.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,859.84x = 518,225,166,001.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,225,166,001.68/832,859.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,223.74

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