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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,863.70, 1,149,350.46 and 450,890.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,863.70, 1,149,350.46 and 450,890.38 is: 622,227.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,863.70 : 1,149,350.46 = 450,890.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,863.70/1,149,350.46 = 450,890.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,863.70x = 1,149,350.46 × 450,890.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,863.70x = 518,231,065,662.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,231,065,662.58/832,863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,227.94

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