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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,808.16, 1,099,552.86 and 457,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,808.16, 1,099,552.86 and 457,254 is: 630,986.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,808.16 : 1,099,552.86 = 457,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,808.16/1,099,552.86 = 457,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,808.16x = 1,099,552.86 × 457,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,808.16x = 502,774,943,446.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,774,943,446.44/796,808.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,986.19

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