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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,578.58, 1,148,961.81 and 450,605.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,578.58, 1,148,961.81 and 450,605.26 is: 621,837.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,578.58 : 1,148,961.81 = 450,605.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,578.58/1,148,961.81 = 450,605.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,578.58x = 1,148,961.81 × 450,605.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,578.58x = 517,728,235,125.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,728,235,125.12/832,578.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,837.08

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