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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,590.89, 1,148,975.40 and 450,617.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,590.89, 1,148,975.40 and 450,617.68 is: 621,852.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,590.89 : 1,148,975.40 = 450,617.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,590.89/1,148,975.40 = 450,617.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,590.89x = 1,148,975.40 × 450,617.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,590.89x = 517,748,629,125.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,748,629,125.07/832,590.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,852.38

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