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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,546.52, 1,148,917.65 and 450,573.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,546.52, 1,148,917.65 and 450,573.26 is: 621,792.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,546.52 : 1,148,917.65 = 450,573.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,546.52/1,148,917.65 = 450,573.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,546.52x = 1,148,917.65 × 450,573.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,546.52x = 517,671,571,032.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,671,571,032.04/832,546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,792.97

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