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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,453.14, 1,148,785.33 and 450,479.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,453.14, 1,148,785.33 and 450,479.92 is: 621,662.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,453.14 : 1,148,785.33 = 450,479.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,453.14/1,148,785.33 = 450,479.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,453.14x = 1,148,785.33 × 450,479.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,453.14x = 517,504,720,623.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,504,720,623.82/832,453.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,662.29

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