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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,866, 1,101,049.84 and 453,701.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,866, 1,101,049.84 and 453,701.96 is: 626,105.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,866 : 1,101,049.84 = 453,701.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,866/1,101,049.84 = 453,701.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,866x = 1,101,049.84 × 453,701.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,866x = 499,548,470,465.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,548,470,465.69/797,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,105.73

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