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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,349.28, 1,148,638.32 and 450,382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,349.28, 1,148,638.32 and 450,382.80 is: 621,526.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,349.28 : 1,148,638.32 = 450,382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,349.28/1,148,638.32 = 450,382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,349.28x = 1,148,638.32 × 450,382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,349.28x = 517,326,942,748.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,326,942,748.90/832,349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,526.27

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