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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,289.96, 1,100,274.66 and 434,716.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,289.96, 1,100,274.66 and 434,716.68 is: 599,916.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,289.96 : 1,100,274.66 = 434,716.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,289.96/1,100,274.66 = 434,716.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,289.96x = 1,100,274.66 × 434,716.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,289.96x = 478,307,747,283.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,307,747,283.33/797,289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,916.93

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