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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,382.56, 1,100,379.90 and 434,805.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,382.56, 1,100,379.90 and 434,805.50 is: 600,027.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,382.56 : 1,100,379.90 = 434,805.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,382.56/1,100,379.90 = 434,805.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,382.56x = 1,100,379.90 × 434,805.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,382.56x = 478,451,232,609.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,451,232,609.45/797,382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,027.21

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