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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,479.36, 1,148,821.44 and 450,506.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,479.36, 1,148,821.44 and 450,506.16 is: 621,698.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,479.36 : 1,148,821.44 = 450,506.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,479.36/1,148,821.44 = 450,506.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,479.36x = 1,148,821.44 × 450,506.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,479.36x = 517,551,135,460.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,551,135,460.07/832,479.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,698.46

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