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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,413.92, 1,148,734.26 and 450,440.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,413.92, 1,148,734.26 and 450,440.72 is: 621,609.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,413.92 : 1,148,734.26 = 450,440.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,413.92/1,148,734.26 = 450,440.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,413.92x = 1,148,734.26 × 450,440.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,413.92x = 517,436,687,163.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,436,687,163.07/832,413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,609.84

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