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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,342.20, 1,148,629.32 and 450,367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,342.20, 1,148,629.32 and 450,367.32 is: 621,505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,342.20 : 1,148,629.32 = 450,367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,342.20/1,148,629.32 = 450,367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,342.20x = 1,148,629.32 × 450,367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,342.20x = 517,305,108,521.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,305,108,521.82/832,342.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,505.32

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