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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,455.26, 1,148,788.26 and 450,482.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,455.26, 1,148,788.26 and 450,482.04 is: 621,665.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,455.26 : 1,148,788.26 = 450,482.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,455.26/1,148,788.26 = 450,482.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,455.26x = 1,148,788.26 × 450,482.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,455.26x = 517,508,478,892.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,508,478,892.85/832,455.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,665.22

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