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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,459.08, 1,148,793.51 and 450,485.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,459.08, 1,148,793.51 and 450,485.87 is: 621,670.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,459.08 : 1,148,793.51 = 450,485.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,459.08/1,148,793.51 = 450,485.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,459.08x = 1,148,793.51 × 450,485.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,459.08x = 517,515,238,058.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,515,238,058.74/832,459.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,670.48

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