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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,289.56, 1,100,268.24 and 434,710.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,289.56, 1,100,268.24 and 434,710.52 is: 599,905.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,289.56 : 1,100,268.24 = 434,710.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,289.56/1,100,268.24 = 434,710.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,289.56x = 1,100,268.24 × 434,710.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,289.56x = 478,298,178,749.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,298,178,749.89/797,289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,905.23

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