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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,362.56, 1,100,352.33 and 434,785.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,362.56, 1,100,352.33 and 434,785.50 is: 599,999.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,362.56 : 1,100,352.33 = 434,785.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,362.56/1,100,352.33 = 434,785.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,362.56x = 1,100,352.33 × 434,785.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,362.56x = 478,417,237,975.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,417,237,975.22/797,362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,999.63

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