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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,136.85, 1,148,344.97 and 450,160.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,136.85, 1,148,344.97 and 450,160.29 is: 621,219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,136.85 : 1,148,344.97 = 450,160.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,136.85/1,148,344.97 = 450,160.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,136.85x = 1,148,344.97 × 450,160.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,136.85x = 516,939,302,464.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,939,302,464.44/832,136.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,219.10

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