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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,355.28, 1,148,646.60 and 450,388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,355.28, 1,148,646.60 and 450,388.80 is: 621,534.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,355.28 : 1,148,646.60 = 450,388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,355.28/1,148,646.60 = 450,388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,355.28x = 1,148,646.60 × 450,388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,355.28x = 517,337,563,798.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,337,563,798.08/832,355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,534.55

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