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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,374.56, 1,100,368.86 and 434,797.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,374.56, 1,100,368.86 and 434,797.50 is: 600,016.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,374.56 : 1,100,368.86 = 434,797.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,374.56/1,100,368.86 = 434,797.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,374.56x = 1,100,368.86 × 434,797.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,374.56x = 478,437,629,405.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,437,629,405.85/797,374.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,016.17

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