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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,497.96, 1,148,850.82 and 450,524.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,497.96, 1,148,850.82 and 450,524.78 is: 621,726.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,497.96 : 1,148,850.82 = 450,524.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,497.96/1,148,850.82 = 450,524.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,497.96x = 1,148,850.82 × 450,524.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,497.96x = 517,585,762,933.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,585,762,933.32/832,497.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,726.16

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