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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,508.26, 1,148,862.82 and 450,535.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,508.26, 1,148,862.82 and 450,535.34 is: 621,739.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,508.26 : 1,148,862.82 = 450,535.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,508.26/1,148,862.82 = 450,535.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,508.26x = 1,148,862.82 × 450,535.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,508.26x = 517,603,301,222.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,603,301,222.06/832,508.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,739.54

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