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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,244.88, 1,097,468.12 and 455,778.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,244.88, 1,097,468.12 and 455,778.64 is: 628,991.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,244.88 : 1,097,468.12 = 455,778.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,244.88/1,097,468.12 = 455,778.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,244.88x = 1,097,468.12 × 455,778.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,244.88x = 500,202,527,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,202,527,176.96/795,244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,991.82

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