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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,035.28, 1,099,886.78 and 434,466.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,035.28, 1,099,886.78 and 434,466.22 is: 599,551.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,035.28 : 1,099,886.78 = 434,466.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,035.28/1,099,886.78 = 434,466.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,035.28x = 1,099,886.78 × 434,466.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,035.28x = 477,863,649,562.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,863,649,562.24/797,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,551.44

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