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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,808.06, 1,099,282.98 and 490,352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,808.06, 1,099,282.98 and 490,352.40 is: 676,494.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,808.06 : 1,099,282.98 = 490,352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,808.06/1,099,282.98 = 490,352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,808.06x = 1,099,282.98 × 490,352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,808.06x = 539,036,049,360.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,036,049,360.97/796,808.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,494.22

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