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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,571.24, 1,148,951.70 and 450,597.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,571.24, 1,148,951.70 and 450,597.92 is: 621,826.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,571.24 : 1,148,951.70 = 450,597.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,571.24/1,148,951.70 = 450,597.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,571.24x = 1,148,951.70 × 450,597.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,571.24x = 517,715,240,455.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,715,240,455.71/832,571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,826.96

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