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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,568.96, 1,099,221.76 and 452,396.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,568.96, 1,099,221.76 and 452,396.32 is: 624,282.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,568.96 : 1,099,221.76 = 452,396.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,568.96/1,099,221.76 = 452,396.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,568.96x = 1,099,221.76 × 452,396.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,568.96x = 497,283,879,087.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,283,879,087.92/796,568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,282.27

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