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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,797.42, 1,099,580.66 and 434,221.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,797.42, 1,099,580.66 and 434,221.38 is: 599,225.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,797.42 : 1,099,580.66 = 434,221.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,797.42/1,099,580.66 = 434,221.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,797.42x = 1,099,580.66 × 434,221.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,797.42x = 477,461,431,606.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,461,431,606.51/796,797.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,225.62

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