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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,271.56, 1,100,243.34 and 434,692.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,271.56, 1,100,243.34 and 434,692.46 is: 599,880.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,271.56 : 1,100,243.34 = 434,692.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,271.56/1,100,243.34 = 434,692.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,271.56x = 1,100,243.34 × 434,692.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,271.56x = 478,267,484,063.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,267,484,063.22/797,271.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,880.28

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