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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,416.97, 1,100,461.98 and 434,860.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,416.97, 1,100,461.98 and 434,860.66 is: 600,122.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,416.97 : 1,100,461.98 = 434,860.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,416.97/1,100,461.98 = 434,860.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,416.97x = 1,100,461.98 × 434,860.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,416.97x = 478,547,625,934.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,547,625,934.01/797,416.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,122.20

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