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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,771.16, 1,100,904.90 and 458,261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,771.16, 1,100,904.90 and 458,261.24 is: 632,389.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,771.16 : 1,100,904.90 = 458,261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,771.16/1,100,904.90 = 458,261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,771.16x = 1,100,904.90 × 458,261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,771.16x = 504,502,044,596.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,502,044,596.08/797,771.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,389.42

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