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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,573.08, 1,148,954.22 and 450,599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,573.08, 1,148,954.22 and 450,599.76 is: 621,829.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,573.08 : 1,148,954.22 = 450,599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,573.08/1,148,954.22 = 450,599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,573.08x = 1,148,954.22 × 450,599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,573.08x = 517,718,495,782.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,718,495,782.99/832,573.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,829.49

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