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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,611.98, 1,097,861.79 and 451,338.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,611.98, 1,097,861.79 and 451,338.22 is: 622,799.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,611.98 : 1,097,861.79 = 451,338.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,611.98/1,097,861.79 = 451,338.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,611.98x = 1,097,861.79 × 451,338.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,611.98x = 495,506,986,104.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,506,986,104.61/795,611.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,799.81

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