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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,277.89, 1,148,543.45 and 450,304.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,277.89, 1,148,543.45 and 450,304.67 is: 621,420.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,277.89 : 1,148,543.45 = 450,304.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,277.89/1,148,543.45 = 450,304.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,277.89x = 1,148,543.45 × 450,304.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,277.89x = 517,194,475,080.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,194,475,080.83/832,277.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,420.42

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