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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,106, 1,100,006.28 and 457,683.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,106, 1,100,006.28 and 457,683.60 is: 631,603.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,106 : 1,100,006.28 = 457,683.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,106/1,100,006.28 = 457,683.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,106x = 1,100,006.28 × 457,683.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,106x = 503,454,834,253.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,454,834,253.01/797,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,603.37

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