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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,024.76, 1,099,879.96 and 434,451.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,024.76, 1,099,879.96 and 434,451.72 is: 599,535.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,024.76 : 1,099,879.96 = 434,451.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,024.76/1,099,879.96 = 434,451.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,024.76x = 1,099,879.96 × 434,451.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,024.76x = 477,844,740,415.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,844,740,415.53/797,024.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,535.63

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