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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,274.50, 1,100,218.82 and 434,705.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,274.50, 1,100,218.82 and 434,705.40 is: 599,882.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,274.50 : 1,100,218.82 = 434,705.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,274.50/1,100,218.82 = 434,705.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,274.50x = 1,100,218.82 × 434,705.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,274.50x = 478,271,060,062.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,271,060,062.10/797,274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,882.55

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