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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,578.47, 1,191,468.19 and 457,909.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,578.47, 1,191,468.19 and 457,909.34 is: 685,770.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,578.47 : 1,191,468.19 = 457,909.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,578.47/1,191,468.19 = 457,909.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,578.47x = 1,191,468.19 × 457,909.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,578.47x = 545,584,412,513.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,584,412,513.90/795,578.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,770.71

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