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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,936.20, 1,098,336.57 and 451,779.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,936.20, 1,098,336.57 and 451,779.26 is: 623,423.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,936.20 : 1,098,336.57 = 451,779.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,936.20/1,098,336.57 = 451,779.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,936.20x = 1,098,336.57 × 451,779.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,936.20x = 496,205,682,825.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,205,682,825.54/795,936.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,423.94

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