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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,768.05, 1,099,539.96 and 434,191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,768.05, 1,099,539.96 and 434,191.80 is: 599,184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,768.05 : 1,099,539.96 = 434,191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,768.05/1,099,539.96 = 434,191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,768.05x = 1,099,539.96 × 434,191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,768.05x = 477,411,234,404.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,411,234,404.33/796,768.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,184.71

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