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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,578.13, 1,099,267.72 and 434,017.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,578.13, 1,099,267.72 and 434,017.09 is: 598,938.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,578.13 : 1,099,267.72 = 434,017.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,578.13/1,099,267.72 = 434,017.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,578.13x = 1,099,267.72 × 434,017.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,578.13x = 477,100,976,965.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,100,976,965.34/796,578.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,938.08

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