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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,027.74, 1,099,909.82 and 434,451.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,027.74, 1,099,909.82 and 434,451.69 is: 599,549.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,027.74 : 1,099,909.82 = 434,451.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,027.74/1,099,909.82 = 434,451.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,027.74x = 1,099,909.82 × 434,451.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,027.74x = 477,857,681,232.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,857,681,232.73/797,027.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,549.63

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