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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,946.72, 1,099,786.88 and 452,783.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,946.72, 1,099,786.88 and 452,783.24 is: 624,841.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,946.72 : 1,099,786.88 = 452,783.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,946.72/1,099,786.88 = 452,783.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,946.72x = 1,099,786.88 × 452,783.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,946.72x = 497,965,066,835.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,965,066,835.89/796,946.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,841.10

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