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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,052.96, 1,099,931.94 and 434,477.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,052.96, 1,099,931.94 and 434,477.52 is: 599,578.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,052.96 : 1,099,931.94 = 434,477.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,052.96/1,099,931.94 = 434,477.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,052.96x = 1,099,931.94 × 434,477.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,052.96x = 477,895,701,459.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,895,701,459.99/797,052.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,578.35

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