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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,237.93, 1,100,188.02 and 434,662.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,237.93, 1,100,188.02 and 434,662.09 is: 599,833.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,237.93 : 1,100,188.02 = 434,662.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,237.93/1,100,188.02 = 434,662.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,237.93x = 1,100,188.02 × 434,662.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,237.93x = 478,210,024,166.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,210,024,166.16/797,237.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,833.51

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