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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,083.52, 1,148,274.33 and 450,109.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,083.52, 1,148,274.33 and 450,109.36 is: 621,150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,083.52 : 1,148,274.33 = 450,109.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,083.52/1,148,274.33 = 450,109.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,083.52x = 1,148,274.33 × 450,109.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,083.52x = 516,849,023,780.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,849,023,780.73/832,083.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,150.42

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