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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,033.66, 1,099,884.53 and 434,464.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,033.66, 1,099,884.53 and 434,464.59 is: 599,549.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,033.66 : 1,099,884.53 = 434,464.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,033.66/1,099,884.53 = 434,464.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,033.66x = 1,099,884.53 × 434,464.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,033.66x = 477,860,886,584.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,860,886,584.52/797,033.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,549.20

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