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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,492.96, 1,148,843.90 and 450,519.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,492.96, 1,148,843.90 and 450,519.77 is: 621,719.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,492.96 : 1,148,843.90 = 450,519.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,492.96/1,148,843.90 = 450,519.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,492.96x = 1,148,843.90 × 450,519.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,492.96x = 517,576,893,592.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,576,893,592.31/832,492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,719.25

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