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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,460.71, 1,148,795.76 and 450,487.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,460.71, 1,148,795.76 and 450,487.50 is: 621,672.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,460.71 : 1,148,795.76 = 450,487.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,460.71/1,148,795.76 = 450,487.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,460.71x = 1,148,795.76 × 450,487.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,460.71x = 517,518,129,933
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,518,129,933/832,460.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,672.74

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