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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,232.74, 1,100,230.20 and 457,752.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,232.74, 1,100,230.20 and 457,752.02 is: 631,725.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,232.74 : 1,100,230.20 = 457,752.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,232.74/1,100,230.20 = 457,752.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,232.74x = 1,100,230.20 × 457,752.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,232.74x = 503,632,596,515.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,632,596,515.00/797,232.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,725.93

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