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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,121.57, 1,096,056.97 and 488,455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,121.57, 1,096,056.97 and 488,455.52 is: 674,172.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,121.57 : 1,096,056.97 = 488,455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,121.57/1,096,056.97 = 488,455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,121.57x = 1,096,056.97 × 488,455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,121.57x = 535,375,070,529.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,375,070,529.55/794,121.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,172.68

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