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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,470.77, 1,100,511.53 and 453,309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,470.77, 1,100,511.53 and 453,309 is: 625,567.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,470.77 : 1,100,511.53 = 453,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,470.77/1,100,511.53 = 453,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,470.77x = 1,100,511.53 × 453,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,470.77x = 498,871,778,886.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,871,778,886.23/797,470.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,567.48

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