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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,255.38, 1,097,482.77 and 455,789.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,255.38, 1,097,482.77 and 455,789.30 is: 629,006.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,255.38 : 1,097,482.77 = 455,789.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,255.38/1,097,482.77 = 455,789.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,255.38x = 1,097,482.77 × 455,789.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,255.38x = 500,220,903,500.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,220,903,500.36/795,255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,006.63

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