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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,472.24, 1,148,812.62 and 450,499.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,472.24, 1,148,812.62 and 450,499.08 is: 621,689.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,472.24 : 1,148,812.62 = 450,499.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,472.24/1,148,812.62 = 450,499.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,472.24x = 1,148,812.62 × 450,499.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,472.24x = 517,539,028,402.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,539,028,402.39/832,472.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,689.23

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