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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,472.79, 1,148,820.56 and 450,507.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,472.79, 1,148,820.56 and 450,507.51 is: 621,704.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,472.79 : 1,148,820.56 = 450,507.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,472.79/1,148,820.56 = 450,507.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,472.79x = 1,148,820.56 × 450,507.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,472.79x = 517,552,287,669.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,552,287,669.87/832,472.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,704.75

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