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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,025.83, 1,099,878.14 and 434,435.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,025.83, 1,099,878.14 and 434,435.81 is: 599,511.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,025.83 : 1,099,878.14 = 434,435.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,025.83/1,099,878.14 = 434,435.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,025.83x = 1,099,878.14 × 434,435.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,025.83x = 477,826,446,238.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,826,446,238.89/797,025.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,511.87

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