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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,181, 1,100,153.52 and 457,671.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,181, 1,100,153.52 and 457,671.12 is: 631,611.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,181 : 1,100,153.52 = 457,671.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,181/1,100,153.52 = 457,671.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,181x = 1,100,153.52 × 457,671.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,181x = 503,508,493,670.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,508,493,670.34/797,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,611.26

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