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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,463.73, 1,148,797.99 and 450,490.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,463.73, 1,148,797.99 and 450,490.82 is: 621,676.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,463.73 : 1,148,797.99 = 450,490.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,463.73/1,148,797.99 = 450,490.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,463.73x = 1,148,797.99 × 450,490.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,463.73x = 517,522,943,348.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,522,943,348.58/832,463.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,676.27

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