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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,481.36, 1,148,824.20 and 450,508.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,481.36, 1,148,824.20 and 450,508.16 is: 621,701.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,481.36 : 1,148,824.20 = 450,508.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,481.36/1,148,824.20 = 450,508.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,481.36x = 1,148,824.20 × 450,508.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,481.36x = 517,554,676,505.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,554,676,505.47/832,481.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,701.22

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