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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,632.23, 1,099,338.57 and 434,059.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,632.23, 1,099,338.57 and 434,059.08 is: 598,993.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,632.23 : 1,099,338.57 = 434,059.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,632.23/1,099,338.57 = 434,059.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,632.23x = 1,099,338.57 × 434,059.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,632.23x = 477,177,888,302.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,177,888,302.72/796,632.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,993.96

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