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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,460.48, 1,148,795.44 and 450,487.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,460.48, 1,148,795.44 and 450,487.26 is: 621,672.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,460.48 : 1,148,795.44 = 450,487.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,460.48/1,148,795.44 = 450,487.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,460.48x = 1,148,795.44 × 450,487.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,460.48x = 517,517,710,066.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,517,710,066.09/832,460.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,672.41

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