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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,250, 1,093,306.80 and 452,717.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,250, 1,093,306.80 and 452,717.44 is: 624,751.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,250 : 1,093,306.80 = 452,717.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,250/1,093,306.80 = 452,717.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,250x = 1,093,306.80 × 452,717.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,250x = 494,959,055,630.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,959,055,630.59/792,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,751.10

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