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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,717.74, 1,099,474.59 and 434,145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,717.74, 1,099,474.59 and 434,145.58 is: 599,123.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,717.74 : 1,099,474.59 = 434,145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,717.74/1,099,474.59 = 434,145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,717.74x = 1,099,474.59 × 434,145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,717.74x = 477,332,033,570.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,332,033,570.81/796,717.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,123.14

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