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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,245.36, 1,100,183.78 and 434,672.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,245.36, 1,100,183.78 and 434,672.35 is: 599,839.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,245.36 : 1,100,183.78 = 434,672.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,245.36/1,100,183.78 = 434,672.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,245.36x = 1,100,183.78 × 434,672.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,245.36x = 478,219,467,420.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,219,467,420.70/797,245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,839.76

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