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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,270.06, 1,100,241.27 and 434,690.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,270.06, 1,100,241.27 and 434,690.96 is: 599,878.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,270.06 : 1,100,241.27 = 434,690.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,270.06/1,100,241.27 = 434,690.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,270.06x = 1,100,241.27 × 434,690.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,270.06x = 478,264,933,887.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,264,933,887.92/797,270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,878.21

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