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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,751.74, 1,091,315.56 and 451,271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,751.74, 1,091,315.56 and 451,271.02 is: 622,798.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,751.74 : 1,091,315.56 = 451,271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,751.74/1,091,315.56 = 451,271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,751.74x = 1,091,315.56 × 451,271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,751.74x = 492,479,085,903.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,479,085,903.07/790,751.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,798.61

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