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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,011.14, 1,099,842.30 and 434,427.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,011.14, 1,099,842.30 and 434,427.05 is: 599,491.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,011.14 : 1,099,842.30 = 434,427.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,011.14/1,099,842.30 = 434,427.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,011.14x = 1,099,842.30 × 434,427.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,011.14x = 477,801,242,417.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,801,242,417.21/797,011.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,491.29

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