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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,551.33, 1,101,986.37 and 454,379.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,551.33, 1,101,986.37 and 454,379.83 is: 627,035.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,551.33 : 1,101,986.37 = 454,379.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,551.33/1,101,986.37 = 454,379.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,551.33x = 1,101,986.37 × 454,379.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,551.33x = 500,720,376,707.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,720,376,707.95/798,551.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,035.93

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