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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,476.38, 1,148,817.33 and 450,503.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,476.38, 1,148,817.33 and 450,503.15 is: 621,694.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,476.38 : 1,148,817.33 = 450,503.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,476.38/1,148,817.33 = 450,503.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,476.38x = 1,148,817.33 × 450,503.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,476.38x = 517,545,820,195.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,545,820,195.50/832,476.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,694.30

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