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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,862.70, 1,149,349.08 and 450,889.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,862.70, 1,149,349.08 and 450,889.38 is: 622,226.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,862.70 : 1,149,349.08 = 450,889.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,862.70/1,149,349.08 = 450,889.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,862.70x = 1,149,349.08 × 450,889.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,862.70x = 518,229,294,084.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,229,294,084.77/832,862.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,226.56

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