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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,934.20, 1,149,447.78 and 450,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,934.20, 1,149,447.78 and 450,961 is: 622,325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,934.20 : 1,149,447.78 = 450,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,934.20/1,149,447.78 = 450,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,934.20x = 1,149,447.78 × 450,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,934.20x = 518,356,120,316.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,356,120,316.58/832,934.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,325.41

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