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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,460.20, 1,148,795.08 and 450,486.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,460.20, 1,148,795.08 and 450,486.96 is: 621,672.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,460.20 : 1,148,795.08 = 450,486.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,460.20/1,148,795.08 = 450,486.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,460.20x = 1,148,795.08 × 450,486.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,460.20x = 517,517,203,252.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,517,203,252.16/832,460.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,672.01

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