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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,460.08, 1,148,794.89 and 450,486.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,460.08, 1,148,794.89 and 450,486.87 is: 621,671.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,460.08 : 1,148,794.89 = 450,486.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,460.08/1,148,794.89 = 450,486.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,460.08x = 1,148,794.89 × 450,486.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,460.08x = 517,517,014,268.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,517,014,268.09/832,460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,671.87

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