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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,460.84, 1,100,492.73 and 434,883.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,460.84, 1,100,492.73 and 434,883.78 is: 600,137.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,460.84 : 1,100,492.73 = 434,883.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,460.84/1,100,492.73 = 434,883.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,460.84x = 1,100,492.73 × 434,883.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,460.84x = 478,586,438,284.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,586,438,284.92/797,460.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,137.86

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