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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,180.09, 1,100,116.82 and 434,601.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,180.09, 1,100,116.82 and 434,601.95 is: 599,755.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,180.09 : 1,100,116.82 = 434,601.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,180.09/1,100,116.82 = 434,601.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,180.09x = 1,100,116.82 × 434,601.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,180.09x = 478,112,910,785.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,112,910,785.72/797,180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,755.21

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