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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,438.54, 1,099,084.71 and 438,742.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,438.54, 1,099,084.71 and 438,742.54 is: 605,464.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,438.54 : 1,099,084.71 = 438,742.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,438.54/1,099,084.71 = 438,742.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,438.54x = 1,099,084.71 × 438,742.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,438.54x = 482,215,217,340.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,215,217,340.56/796,438.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,464.44

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