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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,459.28, 1,148,793.80 and 450,486.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,459.28, 1,148,793.80 and 450,486.04 is: 621,670.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,459.28 : 1,148,793.80 = 450,486.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,459.28/1,148,793.80 = 450,486.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,459.28x = 1,148,793.80 × 450,486.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,459.28x = 517,515,569,738.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,515,569,738.55/832,459.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,670.73

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