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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,026.93, 1,099,857 and 452,817.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,026.93, 1,099,857 and 452,817.74 is: 624,865.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,026.93 : 1,099,857 = 452,817.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,026.93/1,099,857 = 452,817.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,026.93x = 1,099,857 × 452,817.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,026.93x = 498,034,755,563.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,034,755,563.90/797,026.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,865.66

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