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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,032.76, 1,099,891 and 434,459.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,032.76, 1,099,891 and 434,459.72 is: 599,546.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,032.76 : 1,099,891 = 434,459.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,032.76/1,099,891 = 434,459.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,032.76x = 1,099,891 × 434,459.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,032.76x = 477,858,335,890.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,858,335,890.52/797,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,546.67

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