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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,459.58, 1,148,794.20 and 450,486.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,459.58, 1,148,794.20 and 450,486.36 is: 621,671.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,459.58 : 1,148,794.20 = 450,486.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,459.58/1,148,794.20 = 450,486.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,459.58x = 1,148,794.20 × 450,486.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,459.58x = 517,516,117,547.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,516,117,547.11/832,459.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,671.17

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