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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,015.24, 1,091,679.30 and 451,534.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,015.24, 1,091,679.30 and 451,534.52 is: 623,162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,015.24 : 1,091,679.30 = 451,534.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,015.24/1,091,679.30 = 451,534.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,015.24x = 1,091,679.30 × 451,534.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,015.24x = 492,930,888,719.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,930,888,719.44/791,015.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,162.32

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