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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,456.45, 1,148,789.89 and 450,483.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,456.45, 1,148,789.89 and 450,483.23 is: 621,666.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,456.45 : 1,148,789.89 = 450,483.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,456.45/1,148,789.89 = 450,483.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,456.45x = 1,148,789.89 × 450,483.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,456.45x = 517,510,583,673.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,510,583,673.62/832,456.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,666.85

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