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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,247.61, 1,100,186.89 and 434,674.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,247.61, 1,100,186.89 and 434,674.60 is: 599,842.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,247.61 : 1,100,186.89 = 434,674.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,247.61/1,100,186.89 = 434,674.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,247.61x = 1,100,186.89 × 434,674.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,247.61x = 478,223,294,162.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,223,294,162.62/797,247.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,842.87

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