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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,787.86, 1,098,063.90 and 456,190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,787.86, 1,098,063.90 and 456,190.50 is: 629,472.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,787.86 : 1,098,063.90 = 456,190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,787.86/1,098,063.90 = 456,190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,787.86x = 1,098,063.90 × 456,190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,787.86x = 500,926,319,572.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,926,319,572.95/795,787.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,472.18

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