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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,575.12, 1,148,953.68 and 450,601.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,575.12, 1,148,953.68 and 450,601.90 is: 621,830.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,575.12 : 1,148,953.68 = 450,601.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,575.12/1,148,953.68 = 450,601.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,575.12x = 1,148,953.68 × 450,601.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,575.12x = 517,720,711,219.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,720,711,219.99/832,575.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,830.63

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