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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,579.89, 1,099,274.13 and 434,002.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,579.89, 1,099,274.13 and 434,002.62 is: 598,920.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,579.89 : 1,099,274.13 = 434,002.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,579.89/1,099,274.13 = 434,002.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,579.89x = 1,099,274.13 × 434,002.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,579.89x = 477,087,852,518.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,087,852,518.22/796,579.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,920.28

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