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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,286.48, 1,100,235 and 434,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,286.48, 1,100,235 and 434,711.04 is: 599,890.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,286.48 : 1,100,235 = 434,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,286.48/1,100,235 = 434,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,286.48x = 1,100,235 × 434,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,286.48x = 478,284,301,094.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,284,301,094.40/797,286.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,890.14

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