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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,475.36, 1,148,815.92 and 450,502.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,475.36, 1,148,815.92 and 450,502.16 is: 621,692.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,475.36 : 1,148,815.92 = 450,502.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,475.36/1,148,815.92 = 450,502.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,475.36x = 1,148,815.92 × 450,502.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,475.36x = 517,544,053,402.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,544,053,402.39/832,475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,692.94

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