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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,626, 1,149,021.72 and 450,652.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,626, 1,149,021.72 and 450,652.68 is: 621,899.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,626 : 1,149,021.72 = 450,652.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,626/1,149,021.72 = 450,652.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,626x = 1,149,021.72 × 450,652.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,626x = 517,809,717,496.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,809,717,496.21/832,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,899.53

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