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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,245.88, 1,097,469.50 and 455,779.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,245.88, 1,097,469.50 and 455,779.64 is: 628,993.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,245.88 : 1,097,469.50 = 455,779.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,245.88/1,097,469.50 = 455,779.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,245.88x = 1,097,469.50 × 455,779.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,245.88x = 500,204,253,620.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,204,253,620.98/795,245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,993.20

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