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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,540.77, 1,148,909.72 and 450,567.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,540.77, 1,148,909.72 and 450,567.51 is: 621,785.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,540.77 : 1,148,909.72 = 450,567.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,540.77/1,148,909.72 = 450,567.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,540.77x = 1,148,909.72 × 450,567.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,540.77x = 517,661,389,502.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,661,389,502.36/832,540.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,785.03

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