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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,789.76, 1,099,541.94 and 434,206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,789.76, 1,099,541.94 and 434,206.22 is: 599,189.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,789.76 : 1,099,541.94 = 434,206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,789.76/1,099,541.94 = 434,206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,789.76x = 1,099,541.94 × 434,206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,789.76x = 477,427,949,498.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,427,949,498.87/796,789.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,189.36

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