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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,153.10, 1,148,368.74 and 450,179.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,153.10, 1,148,368.74 and 450,179.78 is: 621,246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,153.10 : 1,148,368.74 = 450,179.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,153.10/1,148,368.74 = 450,179.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,153.10x = 1,148,368.74 × 450,179.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,153.10x = 516,972,386,732.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,972,386,732.08/832,153.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,246.72

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