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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,861.62, 1,149,351.66 and 450,889.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,861.62, 1,149,351.66 and 450,889.92 is: 622,229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,861.62 : 1,149,351.66 = 450,889.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,861.62/1,149,351.66 = 450,889.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,861.62x = 1,149,351.66 × 450,889.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,861.62x = 518,231,078,029.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,231,078,029.27/832,861.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,229.51

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