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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,948.72, 1,099,789.64 and 452,785.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,948.72, 1,099,789.64 and 452,785.24 is: 624,843.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,948.72 : 1,099,789.64 = 452,785.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,948.72/1,099,789.64 = 452,785.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,948.72x = 1,099,789.64 × 452,785.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,948.72x = 497,968,516,096.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,968,516,096.91/796,948.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,843.86

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