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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,456.26, 1,148,789.64 and 450,483.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,456.26, 1,148,789.64 and 450,483.04 is: 621,666.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,456.26 : 1,148,789.64 = 450,483.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,456.26/1,148,789.64 = 450,483.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,456.26x = 1,148,789.64 × 450,483.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,456.26x = 517,510,249,347.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,510,249,347.71/832,456.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,666.60

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