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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,189.50, 1,100,165.25 and 457,679.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,189.50, 1,100,165.25 and 457,679.62 is: 631,622.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,189.50 : 1,100,165.25 = 457,679.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,189.50/1,100,165.25 = 457,679.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,189.50x = 1,100,165.25 × 457,679.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,189.50x = 503,523,213,557.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,523,213,557.21/797,189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,622.99

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