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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,581.31, 1,148,962.22 and 450,608.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,581.31, 1,148,962.22 and 450,608.10 is: 621,839.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,581.31 : 1,148,962.22 = 450,608.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,581.31/1,148,962.22 = 450,608.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,581.31x = 1,148,962.22 × 450,608.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,581.31x = 517,731,682,925.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,731,682,925.98/832,581.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,839.18

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