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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,422.09, 1,096,035.65 and 450,231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,422.09, 1,096,035.65 and 450,231 is: 621,167.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,422.09 : 1,096,035.65 = 450,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,422.09/1,096,035.65 = 450,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,422.09x = 1,096,035.65 × 450,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,422.09x = 493,469,226,735.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,469,226,735.15/794,422.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,167.55

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