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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,513.26, 1,148,869.72 and 450,540.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,513.26, 1,148,869.72 and 450,540.34 is: 621,746.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,513.26 : 1,148,869.72 = 450,540.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,513.26/1,148,869.72 = 450,540.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,513.26x = 1,148,869.72 × 450,540.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,513.26x = 517,612,154,264.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,612,154,264.51/832,513.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,746.44

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