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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,872.84, 1,149,364.92 and 450,899.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,872.84, 1,149,364.92 and 450,899.64 is: 622,241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,872.84 : 1,149,364.92 = 450,899.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,872.84/1,149,364.92 = 450,899.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,872.84x = 1,149,364.92 × 450,899.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,872.84x = 518,248,228,656.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,248,228,656.63/832,872.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,241.72

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