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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,026.83, 1,099,879.52 and 434,436.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,026.83, 1,099,879.52 and 434,436.81 is: 599,513.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,026.83 : 1,099,879.52 = 434,436.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,026.83/1,099,879.52 = 434,436.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,026.83x = 1,099,879.52 × 434,436.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,026.83x = 477,828,150,053.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,828,150,053.13/797,026.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,513.26

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