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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,596.90, 1,148,983.68 and 450,623.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,596.90, 1,148,983.68 and 450,623.68 is: 621,860.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,596.90 : 1,148,983.68 = 450,623.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,596.90/1,148,983.68 = 450,623.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,596.90x = 1,148,983.68 × 450,623.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,596.90x = 517,759,254,141.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,759,254,141.54/832,596.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,860.66

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