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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,596.63, 1,148,983.34 and 450,623.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,596.63, 1,148,983.34 and 450,623.43 is: 621,860.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,596.63 : 1,148,983.34 = 450,623.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,596.63/1,148,983.34 = 450,623.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,596.63x = 1,148,983.34 × 450,623.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,596.63x = 517,758,811,430.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,758,811,430.54/832,596.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,860.33

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