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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,186.92, 1,193,015.49 and 458,469.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,186.92, 1,193,015.49 and 458,469.11 is: 687,839.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,186.92 : 1,193,015.49 = 458,469.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,186.92/1,193,015.49 = 458,469.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,186.92x = 1,193,015.49 × 458,469.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,186.92x = 546,960,751,179.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,960,751,179.79/795,186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,839.22

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