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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,589.89, 1,148,974.02 and 450,616.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,589.89, 1,148,974.02 and 450,616.68 is: 621,851.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,589.89 : 1,148,974.02 = 450,616.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,589.89/1,148,974.02 = 450,616.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,589.89x = 1,148,974.02 × 450,616.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,589.89x = 517,746,858,298.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,746,858,298.65/832,589.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,851.01

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