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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,323.96, 1,148,598.90 and 450,342.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,323.96, 1,148,598.90 and 450,342.36 is: 621,468.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,323.96 : 1,148,598.90 = 450,342.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,323.96/1,148,598.90 = 450,342.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,323.96x = 1,148,598.90 × 450,342.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,323.96x = 517,262,739,319.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,262,739,319.40/832,323.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,468.04

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