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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,460.22, 1,148,795.06 and 450,487

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,460.22, 1,148,795.06 and 450,487 is: 621,672.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,460.22 : 1,148,795.06 = 450,487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,460.22/1,148,795.06 = 450,487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,460.22x = 1,148,795.06 × 450,487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,460.22x = 517,517,240,194.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,517,240,194.22/832,460.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,672.04

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