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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,270.56, 1,100,241.96 and 434,691.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,270.56, 1,100,241.96 and 434,691.46 is: 599,878.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,270.56 : 1,100,241.96 = 434,691.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,270.56/1,100,241.96 = 434,691.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,270.56x = 1,100,241.96 × 434,691.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,270.56x = 478,265,783,945.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,265,783,945.66/797,270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,878.90

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