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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,506, 1,096,519.14 and 450,397.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,506, 1,096,519.14 and 450,397.92 is: 621,606.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,506 : 1,096,519.14 = 450,397.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,506/1,096,519.14 = 450,397.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,506x = 1,096,519.14 × 450,397.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,506x = 493,869,939,896.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,869,939,896.19/794,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,606.31

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