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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,482.30, 1,100,524.88 and 434,906.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,482.30, 1,100,524.88 and 434,906.86 is: 600,171.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,482.30 : 1,100,524.88 = 434,906.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,482.30/1,100,524.88 = 434,906.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,482.30x = 1,100,524.88 × 434,906.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,482.30x = 478,625,819,912.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,625,819,912.68/797,482.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,171.09

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