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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,440.91, 1,100,448.47 and 434,871.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,440.91, 1,100,448.47 and 434,871.75 is: 600,112.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,440.91 : 1,100,448.47 = 434,871.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,440.91/1,100,448.47 = 434,871.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,440.91x = 1,100,448.47 × 434,871.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,440.91x = 478,553,951,933.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,553,951,933.72/797,440.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,112.12

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