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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,091.96, 1,099,947.15 and 452,882.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,091.96, 1,099,947.15 and 452,882.42 is: 624,955.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,091.96 : 1,099,947.15 = 452,882.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,091.96/1,099,947.15 = 452,882.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,091.96x = 1,099,947.15 × 452,882.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,091.96x = 498,146,729,913.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,146,729,913.97/797,091.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,955.16

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