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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,494.26, 1,148,845.02 and 450,520.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,494.26, 1,148,845.02 and 450,520.94 is: 621,720.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,494.26 : 1,148,845.02 = 450,520.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,494.26/1,148,845.02 = 450,520.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,494.26x = 1,148,845.02 × 450,520.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,494.26x = 517,578,738,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,578,738,324.72/832,494.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,720.49

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