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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,582.50, 1,102,067.96 and 454,467.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,582.50, 1,102,067.96 and 454,467.78 is: 627,179.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,582.50 : 1,102,067.96 = 454,467.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,582.50/1,102,067.96 = 454,467.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,582.50x = 1,102,067.96 × 454,467.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,582.50x = 500,854,379,190.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,854,379,190.33/798,582.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,179.26

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