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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,363.56, 1,100,353.71 and 434,786.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,363.56, 1,100,353.71 and 434,786.50 is: 600,001.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,363.56 : 1,100,353.71 = 434,786.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,363.56/1,100,353.71 = 434,786.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,363.56x = 1,100,353.71 × 434,786.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,363.56x = 478,418,938,332.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,418,938,332.92/797,363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,001.01

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