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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,427, 1,148,750.29 and 450,453.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,427, 1,148,750.29 and 450,453.78 is: 621,626.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,427 : 1,148,750.29 = 450,453.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,427/1,148,750.29 = 450,453.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,427x = 1,148,750.29 × 450,453.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,427x = 517,458,909,590.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,458,909,590.27/832,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,626.77

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