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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,933.20, 1,149,446.40 and 450,960

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,933.20, 1,149,446.40 and 450,960 is: 622,324.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,933.20 : 1,149,446.40 = 450,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,933.20/1,149,446.40 = 450,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,933.20x = 1,149,446.40 × 450,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,933.20x = 518,354,348,544.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,354,348,544.00/832,933.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,324.03

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