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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,055.96, 1,099,936.08 and 434,480.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,055.96, 1,099,936.08 and 434,480.52 is: 599,582.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,055.96 : 1,099,936.08 = 434,480.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,055.96/1,099,936.08 = 434,480.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,055.96x = 1,099,936.08 × 434,480.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,055.96x = 477,900,800,005.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,900,800,005.16/797,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,582.49

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