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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,493.46, 1,148,844.60 and 450,520.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,493.46, 1,148,844.60 and 450,520.28 is: 621,719.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,493.46 : 1,148,844.60 = 450,520.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,493.46/1,148,844.60 = 450,520.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,493.46x = 1,148,844.60 × 450,520.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,493.46x = 517,577,782,871.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,577,782,871.66/832,493.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,719.94

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