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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,523.85, 1,148,882.88 and 450,550.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,523.85, 1,148,882.88 and 450,550.63 is: 621,759.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,523.85 : 1,148,882.88 = 450,550.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,523.85/1,148,882.88 = 450,550.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,523.85x = 1,148,882.88 × 450,550.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,523.85x = 517,629,899,635.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,629,899,635.80/832,523.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,759.85

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