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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,427.09, 1,096,042.56 and 450,236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,427.09, 1,096,042.56 and 450,236.01 is: 621,174.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,427.09 : 1,096,042.56 = 450,236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,427.09/1,096,042.56 = 450,236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,427.09x = 1,096,042.56 × 450,236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,427.09x = 493,477,829,004.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,477,829,004.59/794,427.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,174.47

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