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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,491.58, 1,093,638.39 and 452,967.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,491.58, 1,093,638.39 and 452,967.12 is: 625,094.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,491.58 : 1,093,638.39 = 452,967.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,491.58/1,093,638.39 = 452,967.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,491.58x = 1,093,638.39 × 452,967.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,491.58x = 495,382,231,839.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,382,231,839.74/792,491.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,094.63

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