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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,636.82, 1,099,344.93 and 434,063.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,636.82, 1,099,344.93 and 434,063.66 is: 599,000.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,636.82 : 1,099,344.93 = 434,063.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,636.82/1,099,344.93 = 434,063.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,636.82x = 1,099,344.93 × 434,063.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,636.82x = 477,185,678,421.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,185,678,421.52/796,636.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,000.28

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