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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,439.64, 1,099,073.98 and 433,867.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,439.64, 1,099,073.98 and 433,867.84 is: 598,730.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,439.64 : 1,099,073.98 = 433,867.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,439.64/1,099,073.98 = 433,867.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,439.64x = 1,099,073.98 × 433,867.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,439.64x = 476,852,853,702.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,852,853,702.80/796,439.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,730.69

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