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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,655.95, 1,099,371.38 and 434,082.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,655.95, 1,099,371.38 and 434,082.79 is: 599,026.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,655.95 : 1,099,371.38 = 434,082.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,655.95/1,099,371.38 = 434,082.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,655.95x = 1,099,371.38 × 434,082.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,655.95x = 477,218,193,706.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,218,193,706.14/796,655.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,026.71

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