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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,275.56, 1,100,248.86 and 434,696.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,275.56, 1,100,248.86 and 434,696.46 is: 599,885.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,275.56 : 1,100,248.86 = 434,696.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,275.56/1,100,248.86 = 434,696.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,275.56x = 1,100,248.86 × 434,696.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,275.56x = 478,274,284,561.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,274,284,561.04/797,275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,885.80

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