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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,312.56, 1,100,299.92 and 434,733.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,312.56, 1,100,299.92 and 434,733.44 is: 599,936.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,312.56 : 1,100,299.92 = 434,733.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,312.56/1,100,299.92 = 434,733.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,312.56x = 1,100,299.92 × 434,733.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,312.56x = 478,337,169,253.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,337,169,253.33/797,312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,936.83

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