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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,476.82, 1,148,820.88 and 450,503.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,476.82, 1,148,820.88 and 450,503.50 is: 621,696.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,476.82 : 1,148,820.88 = 450,503.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,476.82/1,148,820.88 = 450,503.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,476.82x = 1,148,820.88 × 450,503.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,476.82x = 517,547,827,313.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,547,827,313.08/832,476.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,696.38

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