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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,587.67, 1,191,482.01 and 457,918.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,587.67, 1,191,482.01 and 457,918.56 is: 685,784.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,587.67 : 1,191,482.01 = 457,918.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,587.67/1,191,482.01 = 457,918.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,587.67x = 1,191,482.01 × 457,918.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,587.67x = 545,601,726,285.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,601,726,285.11/795,587.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,784.54

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