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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,996.52, 1,149,535.74 and 451,023.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,996.52, 1,149,535.74 and 451,023.56 is: 622,412.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,996.52 : 1,149,535.74 = 451,023.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,996.52/1,149,535.74 = 451,023.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,996.52x = 1,149,535.74 × 451,023.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,996.52x = 518,467,701,802.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,467,701,802.03/832,996.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,412.81

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