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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,408.54, 1,097,688.60 and 451,258.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,408.54, 1,097,688.60 and 451,258.98 is: 622,751.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,408.54 : 1,097,688.60 = 451,258.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,408.54/1,097,688.60 = 451,258.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,408.54x = 1,097,688.60 × 451,258.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,408.54x = 495,341,837,993.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,341,837,993.63/795,408.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,751.47

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