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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,642.63, 1,099,352.96 and 434,069.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,642.63, 1,099,352.96 and 434,069.48 is: 599,008.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,642.63 : 1,099,352.96 = 434,069.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,642.63/1,099,352.96 = 434,069.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,642.63x = 1,099,352.96 × 434,069.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,642.63x = 477,195,569,889.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,195,569,889.46/796,642.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,008.33

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