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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,460.46, 1,148,795.41 and 450,487.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,460.46, 1,148,795.41 and 450,487.24 is: 621,672.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,460.46 : 1,148,795.41 = 450,487.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,460.46/1,148,795.41 = 450,487.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,460.46x = 1,148,795.41 × 450,487.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,460.46x = 517,517,673,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,517,673,575.57/832,460.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,672.38

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