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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,973, 1,101,202.74 and 440,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,973, 1,101,202.74 and 440,277 is: 607,582.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,973 : 1,101,202.74 = 440,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,973/1,101,202.74 = 440,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,973x = 1,101,202.74 × 440,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,973x = 484,834,238,758.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,834,238,758.98/797,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,582.26

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