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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,020.47, 1,099,881.66 and 434,437.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,020.47, 1,099,881.66 and 434,437.74 is: 599,520.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,020.47 : 1,099,881.66 = 434,437.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,020.47/1,099,881.66 = 434,437.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,020.47x = 1,099,881.66 × 434,437.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,020.47x = 477,830,102,637.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,830,102,637.85/797,020.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,520.49

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