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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,805.57, 1,099,563.76 and 434,222.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,805.57, 1,099,563.76 and 434,222.03 is: 599,211.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,805.57 : 1,099,563.76 = 434,222.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,805.57/1,099,563.76 = 434,222.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,805.57x = 1,099,563.76 × 434,222.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,805.57x = 477,454,811,273.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,454,811,273.32/796,805.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,211.18

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