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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,829.73, 1,091,301.77 and 468,569.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,829.73, 1,091,301.77 and 468,569.49 is: 646,600.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,829.73 : 1,091,301.77 = 468,569.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,829.73/1,091,301.77 = 468,569.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,829.73x = 1,091,301.77 × 468,569.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,829.73x = 511,350,711,462.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,350,711,462.15/790,829.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,600.26

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