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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,283.06, 1,100,259.27 and 434,704.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,283.06, 1,100,259.27 and 434,704.02 is: 599,896.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,283.06 : 1,100,259.27 = 434,704.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,283.06/1,100,259.27 = 434,704.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,283.06x = 1,100,259.27 × 434,704.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,283.06x = 478,287,127,711.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,287,127,711.27/797,283.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,896.26

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