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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,690.72, 1,099,418.94 and 434,117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,690.72, 1,099,418.94 and 434,117.72 is: 599,074.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,690.72 : 1,099,418.94 = 434,117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,690.72/1,099,418.94 = 434,117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,690.72x = 1,099,418.94 × 434,117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,690.72x = 477,277,243,557.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,277,243,557.62/796,690.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,074.69

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