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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,196.92, 1,193,030.48 and 458,479.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,196.92, 1,193,030.48 and 458,479.12 is: 687,854.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,196.92 : 1,193,030.48 = 458,479.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,196.92/1,193,030.48 = 458,479.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,196.92x = 1,193,030.48 × 458,479.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,196.92x = 546,979,564,603.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,979,564,603.58/795,196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,854.23

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