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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,817, 1,099,607.49 and 439,121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,817, 1,099,607.49 and 439,121 is: 605,986.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,817 : 1,099,607.49 = 439,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,817/1,099,607.49 = 439,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,817x = 1,099,607.49 × 439,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,817x = 482,860,738,420.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,860,738,420.69/796,817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,986.99

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