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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,371, 1,103,131.98 and 459,839.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,371, 1,103,131.98 and 459,839.25 is: 634,578.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,371 : 1,103,131.98 = 459,839.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,371/1,103,131.98 = 459,839.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,371x = 1,103,131.98 × 459,839.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,371x = 507,263,382,334.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,263,382,334.22/799,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,578.17

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