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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,256, 1,093,315.08 and 452,723.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,256, 1,093,315.08 and 452,723.44 is: 624,759.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,256 : 1,093,315.08 = 452,723.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,256/1,093,315.08 = 452,723.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,256x = 1,093,315.08 × 452,723.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,256x = 494,969,364,021.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,969,364,021.48/792,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,759.38

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