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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,726, 1,099,504.92 and 439,053.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,726, 1,099,504.92 and 439,053.04 is: 605,905.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,726 : 1,099,504.92 = 439,053.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,726/1,099,504.92 = 439,053.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,726x = 1,099,504.92 × 439,053.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,726x = 482,740,977,620.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,740,977,620.96/796,726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,905.89

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