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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,291, 1,093,363.38 and 452,758.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,291, 1,093,363.38 and 452,758.44 is: 624,807.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,291 : 1,093,363.38 = 452,758.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,291/1,093,363.38 = 452,758.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,291x = 1,093,363.38 × 452,758.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,291x = 495,029,498,281.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,029,498,281.93/792,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,807.68

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