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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,515.03, 1,148,874.03 and 450,541.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,515.03, 1,148,874.03 and 450,541.71 is: 621,749.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,515.03 : 1,148,874.03 = 450,541.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,515.03/1,148,874.03 = 450,541.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,515.03x = 1,148,874.03 × 450,541.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,515.03x = 517,615,670,050.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,615,670,050.79/832,515.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,749.34

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