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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,592.88, 1,099,284.36 and 434,019.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,592.88, 1,099,284.36 and 434,019.42 is: 598,939.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,592.88 : 1,099,284.36 = 434,019.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,592.88/1,099,284.36 = 434,019.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,592.88x = 1,099,284.36 × 434,019.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,592.88x = 477,110,760,342.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,110,760,342.27/796,592.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,939.27

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