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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,131.60, 1,148,339.12 and 450,158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,131.60, 1,148,339.12 and 450,158.28 is: 621,217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,131.60 : 1,148,339.12 = 450,158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,131.60/1,148,339.12 = 450,158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,131.60x = 1,148,339.12 × 450,158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,131.60x = 516,934,360,865.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,934,360,865.12/832,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,217.08

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