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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,778.16, 1,100,914.56 and 458,268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,778.16, 1,100,914.56 and 458,268.24 is: 632,399.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,778.16 : 1,100,914.56 = 458,268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,778.16/1,100,914.56 = 458,268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,778.16x = 1,100,914.56 × 458,268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,778.16x = 504,514,177,801.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,514,177,801.57/797,778.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,399.08

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