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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,136.52, 1,148,344.44 and 450,159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,136.52, 1,148,344.44 and 450,159.96 is: 621,218.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,136.52 : 1,148,344.44 = 450,159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,136.52/1,148,344.44 = 450,159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,136.52x = 1,148,344.44 × 450,159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,136.52x = 516,938,687,176.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,938,687,176.62/832,136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,218.60

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