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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,282.46, 1,100,229.48 and 434,707.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,282.46, 1,100,229.48 and 434,707.02 is: 599,884.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,282.46 : 1,100,229.48 = 434,707.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,282.46/1,100,229.48 = 434,707.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,282.46x = 1,100,229.48 × 434,707.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,282.46x = 478,277,478,566.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,277,478,566.95/797,282.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,884.61

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