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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,591.82, 1,100,641.59 and 435,008.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,591.82, 1,100,641.59 and 435,008.28 is: 600,292.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,591.82 : 1,100,641.59 = 435,008.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,591.82/1,100,641.59 = 435,008.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,591.82x = 1,100,641.59 × 435,008.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,591.82x = 478,788,204,962.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,788,204,962.37/797,591.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,292.27

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