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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,254.88, 1,097,482.08 and 455,788.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,254.88, 1,097,482.08 and 455,788.80 is: 629,005.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,254.88 : 1,097,482.08 = 455,788.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,254.88/1,097,482.08 = 455,788.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,254.88x = 1,097,482.08 × 455,788.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,254.88x = 500,220,040,264.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,220,040,264.70/795,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,005.94

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