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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,561.08, 1,148,937.66 and 450,587.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,561.08, 1,148,937.66 and 450,587.76 is: 621,812.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,561.08 : 1,148,937.66 = 450,587.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,561.08/1,148,937.66 = 450,587.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,561.08x = 1,148,937.66 × 450,587.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,561.08x = 517,697,246,599.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,697,246,599.04/832,561.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,812.93

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