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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,871.10, 1,149,348.39 and 450,894.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,871.10, 1,149,348.39 and 450,894.78 is: 622,227.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,871.10 : 1,149,348.39 = 450,894.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,871.10/1,149,348.39 = 450,894.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,871.10x = 1,149,348.39 × 450,894.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,871.10x = 518,235,189,452.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,235,189,452.40/832,871.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,227.36

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