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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,459.34, 1,148,793.86 and 450,486.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,459.34, 1,148,793.86 and 450,486.12 is: 621,670.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,459.34 : 1,148,793.86 = 450,486.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,459.34/1,148,793.86 = 450,486.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,459.34x = 1,148,793.86 × 450,486.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,459.34x = 517,515,694,105.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,515,694,105.42/832,459.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,670.83

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