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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,472.88, 1,148,812.50 and 450,499.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,472.88, 1,148,812.50 and 450,499.65 is: 621,689.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,472.88 : 1,148,812.50 = 450,499.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,472.88/1,148,812.50 = 450,499.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,472.88x = 1,148,812.50 × 450,499.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,472.88x = 517,539,629,165.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,539,629,165.63/832,472.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,689.48

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