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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,768.56, 1,099,545.96 and 434,191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,768.56, 1,099,545.96 and 434,191.32 is: 599,186.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,768.56 : 1,099,545.96 = 434,191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,768.56/1,099,545.96 = 434,191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,768.56x = 1,099,545.96 × 434,191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,768.56x = 477,413,311,773.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,413,311,773.07/796,768.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,186.94

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