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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,429.66, 1,148,761.13 and 450,464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,429.66, 1,148,761.13 and 450,464.64 is: 621,645.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,429.66 : 1,148,761.13 = 450,464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,429.66/1,148,761.13 = 450,464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,429.66x = 1,148,761.13 × 450,464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,429.66x = 517,476,267,745.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,476,267,745.28/832,429.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,645.64

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