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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,056.46, 1,099,936.76 and 434,481.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,056.46, 1,099,936.76 and 434,481.02 is: 599,583.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,056.46 : 1,099,936.76 = 434,481.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,056.46/1,099,936.76 = 434,481.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,056.46x = 1,099,936.76 × 434,481.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,056.46x = 477,901,645,420.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,901,645,420.30/797,056.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,583.18

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