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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,537.44, 1,148,901.44 and 450,564.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,537.44, 1,148,901.44 and 450,564.16 is: 621,778.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,537.44 : 1,148,901.44 = 450,564.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,537.44/1,148,901.44 = 450,564.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,537.44x = 1,148,901.44 × 450,564.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,537.44x = 517,653,812,236.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,653,812,236.39/832,537.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,778.42

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