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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,495.95, 1,148,848.05 and 450,522.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,495.95, 1,148,848.05 and 450,522.78 is: 621,723.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,495.95 : 1,148,848.05 = 450,522.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,495.95/1,148,848.05 = 450,522.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,495.95x = 1,148,848.05 × 450,522.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,495.95x = 517,582,217,283.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,582,217,283.58/832,495.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,723.41

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