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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,644.63, 1,099,355.72 and 434,071.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,644.63, 1,099,355.72 and 434,071.48 is: 599,011.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,644.63 : 1,099,355.72 = 434,071.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,644.63/1,099,355.72 = 434,071.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,644.63x = 1,099,355.72 × 434,071.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,644.63x = 477,198,964,426.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,198,964,426.87/796,644.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,011.09

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