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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,082.52, 1,148,272.95 and 450,108.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,082.52, 1,148,272.95 and 450,108.36 is: 621,149.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,082.52 : 1,148,272.95 = 450,108.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,082.52/1,148,272.95 = 450,108.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,082.52x = 1,148,272.95 × 450,108.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,082.52x = 516,847,254,356.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,847,254,356.86/832,082.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,149.04

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