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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,272.56, 1,100,244.72 and 434,693.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,272.56, 1,100,244.72 and 434,693.46 is: 599,881.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,272.56 : 1,100,244.72 = 434,693.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,272.56/1,100,244.72 = 434,693.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,272.56x = 1,100,244.72 × 434,693.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,272.56x = 478,269,184,183.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,269,184,183.53/797,272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,881.66

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