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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,421.58, 1,100,459.94 and 453,202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,421.58, 1,100,459.94 and 453,202.98 is: 625,430.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,421.58 : 1,100,459.94 = 453,202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,421.58/1,100,459.94 = 453,202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,421.58x = 1,100,459.94 × 453,202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,421.58x = 498,731,724,178.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,731,724,178.62/797,421.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,430.43

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