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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,192.50, 1,100,169.40 and 457,682.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,192.50, 1,100,169.40 and 457,682.62 is: 631,627.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,192.50 : 1,100,169.40 = 457,682.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,192.50/1,100,169.40 = 457,682.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,192.50x = 1,100,169.40 × 457,682.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,192.50x = 503,528,413,435.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,528,413,435.83/797,192.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,627.13

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