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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,415.72, 1,100,460.27 and 434,859.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,415.72, 1,100,460.27 and 434,859.42 is: 600,120.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,415.72 : 1,100,460.27 = 434,859.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,415.72/1,100,460.27 = 434,859.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,415.72x = 1,100,460.27 × 434,859.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,415.72x = 478,545,514,745.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,545,514,745.24/797,415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,120.49

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