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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,230.65, 1,100,163.45 and 434,657.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,230.65, 1,100,163.45 and 434,657.64 is: 599,819.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,230.65 : 1,100,163.45 = 434,657.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,230.65/1,100,163.45 = 434,657.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,230.65x = 1,100,163.45 × 434,657.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,230.65x = 478,194,448,791.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,194,448,791.26/797,230.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,819.45

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