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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,505.83, 1,148,858.04 and 450,532.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,505.83, 1,148,858.04 and 450,532.69 is: 621,735.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,505.83 : 1,148,858.04 = 450,532.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,505.83/1,148,858.04 = 450,532.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,505.83x = 1,148,858.04 × 450,532.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,505.83x = 517,598,103,189.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,598,103,189.33/832,505.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,735.11

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