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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,959.24, 1,091,601.90 and 451,478.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,959.24, 1,091,601.90 and 451,478.52 is: 623,084.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,959.24 : 1,091,601.90 = 451,478.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,959.24/1,091,601.90 = 451,478.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,959.24x = 1,091,601.90 × 451,478.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,959.24x = 492,834,810,241.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,834,810,241.19/790,959.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,084.96

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