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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,794.80, 1,100,981.40 and 458,331.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,794.80, 1,100,981.40 and 458,331.12 is: 632,511.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,794.80 : 1,100,981.40 = 458,331.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,794.80/1,100,981.40 = 458,331.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,794.80x = 1,100,981.40 × 458,331.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,794.80x = 504,614,038,161.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,614,038,161.17/797,794.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,511.06

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