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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,872.24, 1,149,364.17 and 450,899.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,872.24, 1,149,364.17 and 450,899.19 is: 622,241.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,872.24 : 1,149,364.17 = 450,899.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,872.24/1,149,364.17 = 450,899.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,872.24x = 1,149,364.17 × 450,899.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,872.24x = 518,247,373,268.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,247,373,268.02/832,872.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,241.14

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