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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,461.73, 1,148,797.17 and 450,488.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,461.73, 1,148,797.17 and 450,488.52 is: 621,674.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,461.73 : 1,148,797.17 = 450,488.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,461.73/1,148,797.17 = 450,488.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,461.73x = 1,148,797.17 × 450,488.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,461.73x = 517,519,936,893.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,519,936,893.49/832,461.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,674.15

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