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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,039.40, 1,191,059.10 and 458,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,039.40, 1,191,059.10 and 458,116.20 is: 687,174.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,039.40 : 1,191,059.10 = 458,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,039.40/1,191,059.10 = 458,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,039.40x = 1,191,059.10 × 458,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,039.40x = 545,643,468,867.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,643,468,867.42/794,039.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,174.30

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