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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,437.91, 1,100,444.33 and 434,868.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,437.91, 1,100,444.33 and 434,868.75 is: 600,107.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,437.91 : 1,100,444.33 = 434,868.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,437.91/1,100,444.33 = 434,868.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,437.91x = 1,100,444.33 × 434,868.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,437.91x = 478,548,851,318.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,548,851,318.86/797,437.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,107.98

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