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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,768.71, 1,099,540.94 and 434,192.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,768.71, 1,099,540.94 and 434,192.73 is: 599,186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,768.71 : 1,099,540.94 = 434,192.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,768.71/1,099,540.94 = 434,192.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,768.71x = 1,099,540.94 × 434,192.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,768.71x = 477,412,682,485.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,412,682,485.37/796,768.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,186.03

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