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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,457.25, 1,148,791.01 and 450,486.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,457.25, 1,148,791.01 and 450,486.77 is: 621,671.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,457.25 : 1,148,791.01 = 450,486.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,457.25/1,148,791.01 = 450,486.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,457.25x = 1,148,791.01 × 450,486.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,457.25x = 517,515,143,503.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,515,143,503.55/832,457.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,671.74

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