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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,429.97, 1,100,480.90 and 453,280.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,429.97, 1,100,480.90 and 453,280.23 is: 625,542.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,429.97 : 1,100,480.90 = 453,280.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,429.97/1,100,480.90 = 453,280.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,429.97x = 1,100,480.90 × 453,280.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,429.97x = 498,826,233,196.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,826,233,196.21/797,429.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,542.37

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