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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,463.24, 1,148,799.24 and 450,490.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,463.24, 1,148,799.24 and 450,490.02 is: 621,676.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,463.24 : 1,148,799.24 = 450,490.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,463.24/1,148,799.24 = 450,490.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,463.24x = 1,148,799.24 × 450,490.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,463.24x = 517,522,592,603.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,522,592,603.59/832,463.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,676.21

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