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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,455.76, 1,148,788.95 and 450,482.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,455.76, 1,148,788.95 and 450,482.54 is: 621,665.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,455.76 : 1,148,788.95 = 450,482.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,455.76/1,148,788.95 = 450,482.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,455.76x = 1,148,788.95 × 450,482.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,455.76x = 517,509,364,119.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,509,364,119.93/832,455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,665.91

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