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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,329.84, 1,148,611.92 and 450,356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,329.84, 1,148,611.92 and 450,356.88 is: 621,490.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,329.84 : 1,148,611.92 = 450,356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,329.84/1,148,611.92 = 450,356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,329.84x = 1,148,611.92 × 450,356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,329.84x = 517,285,280,622.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,285,280,622.01/832,329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,490.73

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