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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,416.59, 1,100,461.47 and 434,860.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,416.59, 1,100,461.47 and 434,860.29 is: 600,121.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,416.59 : 1,100,461.47 = 434,860.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,416.59/1,100,461.47 = 434,860.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,416.59x = 1,100,461.47 × 434,860.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,416.59x = 478,546,993,978.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,546,993,978.03/797,416.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,121.69

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