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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,865, 1,101,048.46 and 453,700.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,865, 1,101,048.46 and 453,700.96 is: 626,104.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,865 : 1,101,048.46 = 453,700.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,865/1,101,048.46 = 453,700.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,865x = 1,101,048.46 × 453,700.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,865x = 499,546,743,308.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,546,743,308.52/797,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,104.35

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