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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,417.47, 1,100,462.69 and 434,861.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,417.47, 1,100,462.69 and 434,861.15 is: 600,122.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,417.47 : 1,100,462.69 = 434,861.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,417.47/1,100,462.69 = 434,861.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,417.47x = 1,100,462.69 × 434,861.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,417.47x = 478,548,468,731.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,548,468,731.19/797,417.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,122.88

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