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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,631.32, 1,149,034.02 and 450,657.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,631.32, 1,149,034.02 and 450,657.88 is: 621,909.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,631.32 : 1,149,034.02 = 450,657.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,631.32/1,149,034.02 = 450,657.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,631.32x = 1,149,034.02 × 450,657.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,631.32x = 517,821,235,501.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,821,235,501.08/832,631.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,909.39

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