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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,417.59, 1,100,462.85 and 434,861.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,417.59, 1,100,462.85 and 434,861.29 is: 600,123.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,417.59 : 1,100,462.85 = 434,861.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,417.59/1,100,462.85 = 434,861.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,417.59x = 1,100,462.85 × 434,861.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,417.59x = 478,548,694,548.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,548,694,548.08/797,417.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,123.07

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