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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,471.78, 1,148,813.95 and 450,498.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,471.78, 1,148,813.95 and 450,498.46 is: 621,689.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,471.78 : 1,148,813.95 = 450,498.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,471.78/1,148,813.95 = 450,498.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,471.78x = 1,148,813.95 × 450,498.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,471.78x = 517,538,915,301.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,538,915,301.52/832,471.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,689.44

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