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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,459.20, 1,148,793.70 and 450,485.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,459.20, 1,148,793.70 and 450,485.96 is: 621,670.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,459.20 : 1,148,793.70 = 450,485.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,459.20/1,148,793.70 = 450,485.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,459.20x = 1,148,793.70 × 450,485.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,459.20x = 517,515,432,786.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,515,432,786.45/832,459.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,670.63

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