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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,284.56, 1,100,261.34 and 434,705.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,284.56, 1,100,261.34 and 434,705.52 is: 599,898.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,284.56 : 1,100,261.34 = 434,705.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,284.56/1,100,261.34 = 434,705.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,284.56x = 1,100,261.34 × 434,705.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,284.56x = 478,289,677,940.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,289,677,940.60/797,284.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,898.33

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