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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,662.86, 1,100,778.18 and 435,094.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,662.86, 1,100,778.18 and 435,094.50 is: 600,432.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,662.86 : 1,100,778.18 = 435,094.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,662.86/1,100,778.18 = 435,094.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,662.86x = 1,100,778.18 × 435,094.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,662.86x = 478,942,531,838.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,942,531,838.01/797,662.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,432.28

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