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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,836.40, 1,101,009 and 453,672.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,836.40, 1,101,009 and 453,672.35 is: 626,064.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,836.40 : 1,101,009 = 453,672.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,836.40/1,101,009 = 453,672.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,836.40x = 1,101,009 × 453,672.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,836.40x = 499,497,340,401.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,497,340,401.15/797,836.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,064.87

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