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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,817.42, 1,100,988 and 458,285.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,817.42, 1,100,988 and 458,285.58 is: 632,434.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,817.42 : 1,100,988 = 458,285.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,817.42/1,100,988 = 458,285.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,817.42x = 1,100,988 × 458,285.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,817.42x = 504,566,924,153.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,566,924,153.04/797,817.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,434.08

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