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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,437.79, 1,099,083.67 and 438,741.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,437.79, 1,099,083.67 and 438,741.79 is: 605,463.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,437.79 : 1,099,083.67 = 438,741.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,437.79/1,099,083.67 = 438,741.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,437.79x = 1,099,083.67 × 438,741.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,437.79x = 482,213,936,735.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,213,936,735.57/796,437.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,463.41

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