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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,222.72, 1,091,768.16 and 451,644.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,222.72, 1,091,768.16 and 451,644.80 is: 623,201.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,222.72 : 1,091,768.16 = 451,644.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,222.72/1,091,768.16 = 451,644.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,222.72x = 1,091,768.16 × 451,644.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,222.72x = 493,091,412,269.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,091,412,269.57/791,222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,201.79

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