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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,557, 1,148,926.50 and 450,583.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,557, 1,148,926.50 and 450,583.68 is: 621,804.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,557 : 1,148,926.50 = 450,583.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,557/1,148,926.50 = 450,583.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,557x = 1,148,926.50 × 450,583.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,557x = 517,687,530,419.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,687,530,419.52/832,557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,804.31

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