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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,117.60, 1,099,981.53 and 434,505.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,117.60, 1,099,981.53 and 434,505.71 is: 599,595.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,117.60 : 1,099,981.53 = 434,505.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,117.60/1,099,981.53 = 434,505.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,117.60x = 1,099,981.53 × 434,505.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,117.60x = 477,948,250,179.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,948,250,179.63/797,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,595.66

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