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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,284.46, 1,100,232.24 and 434,709.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,284.46, 1,100,232.24 and 434,709.02 is: 599,887.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,284.46 : 1,100,232.24 = 434,709.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,284.46/1,100,232.24 = 434,709.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,284.46x = 1,100,232.24 × 434,709.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,284.46x = 478,280,878,822.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,280,878,822.81/797,284.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,887.37

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