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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,038, 1,094,251.32 and 448,872.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,038, 1,094,251.32 and 448,872.24 is: 619,363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,038 : 1,094,251.32 = 448,872.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,038/1,094,251.32 = 448,872.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,038x = 1,094,251.32 × 448,872.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,038x = 491,179,041,131.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,179,041,131.36/793,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,363.82

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