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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,355.83, 1,101,566.57 and 458,758.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,355.83, 1,101,566.57 and 458,758.47 is: 632,992.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,355.83 : 1,101,566.57 = 458,758.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,355.83/1,101,566.57 = 458,758.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,355.83x = 1,101,566.57 × 458,758.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,355.83x = 505,352,991,962.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,352,991,962.56/798,355.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,992.17

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