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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,229.57, 1,148,471.98 and 450,248.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,229.57, 1,148,471.98 and 450,248.15 is: 621,339.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,229.57 : 1,148,471.98 = 450,248.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,229.57/1,148,471.98 = 450,248.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,229.57x = 1,148,471.98 × 450,248.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,229.57x = 517,097,386,067.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,097,386,067.40/832,229.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,339.84

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