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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,270.25, 1,148,532.95 and 450,297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,270.25, 1,148,532.95 and 450,297.04 is: 621,409.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,270.25 : 1,148,532.95 = 450,297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,270.25/1,148,532.95 = 450,297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,270.25x = 1,148,532.95 × 450,297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,270.25x = 517,180,982,340.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,180,982,340.14/832,270.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,409.91

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