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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,967.74, 1,104,023.62 and 455,908.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,967.74, 1,104,023.62 and 455,908.90 is: 629,193.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,967.74 : 1,104,023.62 = 455,908.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,967.74/1,104,023.62 = 455,908.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,967.74x = 1,104,023.62 × 455,908.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,967.74x = 503,334,194,168.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,334,194,168.22/799,967.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,193.11

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