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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,235.40, 1,191,353.10 and 458,312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,235.40, 1,191,353.10 and 458,312.20 is: 687,468.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,235.40 : 1,191,353.10 = 458,312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,235.40/1,191,353.10 = 458,312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,235.40x = 1,191,353.10 × 458,312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,235.40x = 546,011,660,237.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,011,660,237.82/794,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,468.30

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