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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,247.88, 1,097,472.26 and 455,781.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,247.88, 1,097,472.26 and 455,781.64 is: 628,995.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,247.88 : 1,097,472.26 = 455,781.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,247.88/1,097,472.26 = 455,781.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,247.88x = 1,097,472.26 × 455,781.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,247.88x = 500,207,706,517.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,207,706,517.31/795,247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,995.96

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