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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,042.48, 1,099,901.04 and 434,452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,042.48, 1,099,901.04 and 434,452.40 is: 599,534.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,042.48 : 1,099,901.04 = 434,452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,042.48/1,099,901.04 = 434,452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,042.48x = 1,099,901.04 × 434,452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,042.48x = 477,854,646,590.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,854,646,590.50/797,042.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,534.73

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