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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,229.24, 1,100,225.37 and 457,748.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,229.24, 1,100,225.37 and 457,748.52 is: 631,721.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,229.24 : 1,100,225.37 = 457,748.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,229.24/1,100,225.37 = 457,748.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,229.24x = 1,100,225.37 × 457,748.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,229.24x = 503,626,534,783.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,626,534,783.95/797,229.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,721.10

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