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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,287.96, 1,148,549.22 and 450,306.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,287.96, 1,148,549.22 and 450,306.36 is: 621,418.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,287.96 : 1,148,549.22 = 450,306.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,287.96/1,148,549.22 = 450,306.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,287.96x = 1,148,549.22 × 450,306.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,287.96x = 517,199,018,539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,199,018,539.04/832,287.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,418.36

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