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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,847.56, 1,102,417.14 and 454,666.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,847.56, 1,102,417.14 and 454,666.62 is: 627,444.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,847.56 : 1,102,417.14 = 454,666.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,847.56/1,102,417.14 = 454,666.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,847.56x = 1,102,417.14 × 454,666.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,847.56x = 501,232,274,873.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,232,274,873.87/798,847.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,444.21

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