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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,853.52, 1,102,425.40 and 454,672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,853.52, 1,102,425.40 and 454,672.60 is: 627,452.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,853.52 : 1,102,425.40 = 454,672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,853.52/1,102,425.40 = 454,672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,853.52x = 1,102,425.40 × 454,672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,853.52x = 501,242,622,924.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,242,622,924.04/798,853.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,452.48

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