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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,887.53, 1,101,079.43 and 453,723.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,887.53, 1,101,079.43 and 453,723.60 is: 626,135.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,887.53 : 1,101,079.43 = 453,723.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,887.53/1,101,079.43 = 453,723.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,887.53x = 1,101,079.43 × 453,723.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,887.53x = 499,585,720,437.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,585,720,437.96/797,887.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,135.51

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