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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,501.76, 1,148,854.47 and 450,531.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,501.76, 1,148,854.47 and 450,531.32 is: 621,734.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,501.76 : 1,148,854.47 = 450,531.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,501.76/1,148,854.47 = 450,531.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,501.76x = 1,148,854.47 × 450,531.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,501.76x = 517,594,920,857.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,594,920,857.00/832,501.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,734.33

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