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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,485.35, 1,097,794.68 and 451,335.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,485.35, 1,097,794.68 and 451,335.78 is: 622,857.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,485.35 : 1,097,794.68 = 451,335.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,485.35/1,097,794.68 = 451,335.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,485.35x = 1,097,794.68 × 451,335.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,485.35x = 495,474,018,177.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,474,018,177.65/795,485.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,857.50

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