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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,573.24, 1,148,954.46 and 450,599.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,573.24, 1,148,954.46 and 450,599.92 is: 621,829.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,573.24 : 1,148,954.46 = 450,599.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,573.24/1,148,954.46 = 450,599.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,573.24x = 1,148,954.46 × 450,599.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,573.24x = 517,718,787,759.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,718,787,759.64/832,573.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,829.72

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