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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,456.16, 1,148,789.51 and 450,482.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,456.16, 1,148,789.51 and 450,482.94 is: 621,666.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,456.16 : 1,148,789.51 = 450,482.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,456.16/1,148,789.51 = 450,482.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,456.16x = 1,148,789.51 × 450,482.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,456.16x = 517,510,073,653.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,510,073,653.55/832,456.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,666.46

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