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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,258, 1,093,317.84 and 452,725.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,258, 1,093,317.84 and 452,725.44 is: 624,762.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,258 : 1,093,317.84 = 452,725.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,258/1,093,317.84 = 452,725.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,258x = 1,093,317.84 × 452,725.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,258x = 494,972,800,173.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,972,800,173.85/792,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,762.14

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