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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,047.04, 1,099,917.72 and 434,470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,047.04, 1,099,917.72 and 434,470.88 is: 599,565.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,047.04 : 1,099,917.72 = 434,470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,047.04/1,099,917.72 = 434,470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,047.04x = 1,099,917.72 × 434,470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,047.04x = 477,882,219,735.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,882,219,735.99/797,047.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,565.89

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