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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,456.50, 1,148,789.98 and 450,483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,456.50, 1,148,789.98 and 450,483.28 is: 621,666.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,456.50 : 1,148,789.98 = 450,483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,456.50/1,148,789.98 = 450,483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,456.50x = 1,148,789.98 × 450,483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,456.50x = 517,510,678,221.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,510,678,221.53/832,456.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,666.93

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