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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,744.92, 1,099,493.67 and 434,171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,744.92, 1,099,493.67 and 434,171.70 is: 599,149.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,744.92 : 1,099,493.67 = 434,171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,744.92/1,099,493.67 = 434,171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,744.92x = 1,099,493.67 × 434,171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,744.92x = 477,369,035,843.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,369,035,843.14/796,744.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,149.14

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