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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,766.16, 1,100,898 and 458,256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,766.16, 1,100,898 and 458,256.24 is: 632,382.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,766.16 : 1,100,898 = 458,256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,766.16/1,100,898 = 458,256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,766.16x = 1,100,898 × 458,256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,766.16x = 504,493,378,103.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,493,378,103.52/797,766.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,382.52

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