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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,469.78, 1,148,811.19 and 450,496.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,469.78, 1,148,811.19 and 450,496.46 is: 621,686.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,469.78 : 1,148,811.19 = 450,496.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,469.78/1,148,811.19 = 450,496.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,469.78x = 1,148,811.19 × 450,496.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,469.78x = 517,535,374,303.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,535,374,303.39/832,469.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,686.68

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