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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,283.81, 1,100,260.31 and 434,704.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,283.81, 1,100,260.31 and 434,704.77 is: 599,897.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,283.81 : 1,100,260.31 = 434,704.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,283.81/1,100,260.31 = 434,704.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,283.81x = 1,100,260.31 × 434,704.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,283.81x = 478,288,402,825.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,288,402,825.16/797,283.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,897.30

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