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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,519.79, 1,148,877.30 and 450,546.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,519.79, 1,148,877.30 and 450,546.57 is: 621,754.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,519.79 : 1,148,877.30 = 450,546.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,519.79/1,148,877.30 = 450,546.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,519.79x = 1,148,877.30 × 450,546.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,519.79x = 517,622,724,613.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,622,724,613.13/832,519.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,754.26

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